We do have sacrifices and creatures that trade in combat, so it definitely can happen, but theres a chance Noctis, Prince of Lucis isnt very effective, and at three colors it takes a lot to put Noctis into a deck in the first place
This makes it a neat little find that wont bust your wallet in one fell swoop
Counters won't be put on the object, but if the original event is entirely replaced (such as by applying Soul-Scar Mage's replacement effect), the original event won't happen
Control Control decks are a staple in CCGs
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch has the Blood Artist/Zulaport Cutthroat pedigree
Buyback on an unconditional counterspell is incredibly powerful, more than enough to justify that steep card disadvantage