If a creature is about to die to something unrelated to Vampiric Dragon, then go ahead and spend two mana to put your mark on the creature, and then when it dies, you'll get a +1/+1 counter
Items such as Fortisphere that Hiram's ability banished before opponents could interact with the combo, gained a large advantage that was virtually unstoppable
I can see an argument for Invasion of Karsus being in the A-tier, but its inefficiency compared to Brotherhood's End gives me pause
100 graveyard recursion (to hand) cards for bud
has its own version of MTG 's original concept of creature cards, monsters follow somewhat different rules, and that leads to a totally different gameplay experience
(This card is always treated as an "Archfiend" card.) Winged Dragon, Guardian of the Fortress #1 X WIND Level 4 [ Dragon / Normal ] ATK 1400 DEF 1200 A dragon commonly found guarding mountain fortresses