Drain Life [Alpha Edition] Aura then destroy target creature of

then destroy target creature of an opponent's choice

Your creatures aren't destroyed due to damage or deathtouch and aren't put into a graveyard due to having 0 or less toughness

others were poised

(The lawyers wouldn't let us do it the other way

You have no maximum hand size

Drain Life [Alpha Edition] Aura then destroy target creature ofSet: Alpha Edition Type: Sorcery Rarity: Common Cost: {X}{1}{B} Spend only black mana on X. Drain Life deals X damage to any target. You gain life equal to the damage dealt, but not more life than the player's life total before the damage was dealt, the planeswalker's loyalty before the damage was dealt, or the creature's toughness.