Base Stats One of the hardest things about a deck built around Seismitoad is that its a Stage 2 in a format where fast Basics are the best way to win
Gale's Redirection Five mana instant, and then you can exile target spell, which is better than a normal counterspell like...Counterspell...that will let you answer things that aren't normally counterable like Urza's Rage
The main goal is usually to exchange favors with other players: If I deal with that problem, will you promise not to attack me next turn? Politics decks use these interactions as their main focus, pitting opponents against each other while they build up for the win
It's usually relegated to permanent-heavy mono-colored decks, but it's not uncommon to find one tapping for five to ten mana in those decks, perhaps even more depending on the boardstate
You can sacrifice token creatures, and Sultai (black/green/blue) is a color pairing that lets you have access to the best sacrifice cards
Card draw spells like Blood Pact and Blood Fountain often shape the metagame, providing players with critical options to outpace opponents
