Further Upgrades The final strong thematic upgrade I would consider is Thassa, Deep-Dwelling: it's one of the rare blink effects where the cards returns to the battlefield under your control, not the owner's
This makes it that much harder to cheat TiamatTiamat's effect, but it's still possible with cards like Dream HallsDream Halls
Check for Traps Compelled Duel Demogorgon's Clutches Devour Intellect Fates' Reversal Grim Bounty Improvised Weaponry Kick in the Door Long Rest Magic Missile Meteor Swarm Power of Persuasion Price of Loyalty Split the Party Tasha's Hideous Laughter Wish You Find a Cursed Idol You Meet in a Tavern
Not only is this an incredible source of card advantage, its also really weird that blue cares about creatures
Moreover, its flexibility to remove a creature or finish off an opponent makes it a timeless staple
However, because their rules are different, those pranks can get deadly very fast