At a fundamental level, these decks have much in common with popular depictions of alchemy
Since were going more Voltrony, theres a high need for cards that can protect our commander
If it has any abilities that care about gaining or losing life, they wont apply
I was reliably getting extra draw, hitting my land drops, pulling into just what I needed when I needed it, and all in all had a great game
Card Name Alternative Name A Promise Fulfilled Mana Cost Type Sorcery Rarity Uncommon rules Text Spectacle (You may cast this spell for its spectacle cost rather than its mana cost if an opponent lost life this turn.) Exile the top two cards of your library
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk, for example, wants to restrict your opponents plays by taxing every spell with an additional two life loss