(2006-07-15) You may pay the alternative cost rather than the card's mana cost
Armageddon - MTG Card of the Day #5 Welcome to MTG Card of the Day, where I show off one rad-as-heck Magic: the Gathering card, explain what I think makes it so cool, and share some interesting facts
Magus of the Mind and Disciple of Bolas ways to sacrifice your temporary tokens for huge bursts of value
Blue-Red Creature (22) Tyrant of Kher Ridges Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Shivan Devastator Ragefire Hellkite Aether Channeler Ingenious Prodigy Goddric, Cloaked Reveler Kolaghan Warmonger x3 Archive Dragon x2 Dragon Whelp x3 Shivan Branch-Burner Stormkeld Prowler x4 Roc Hunter x2 Instant (8) Witchstalker Frenzy x3 Quick Study x2 Lightning Strike x3 Enchantment (3) Stasis Field x3 Artifact (1) Land (26) Swiftwater Cliffs x4 Island x11 Mountain x11 This deck plays as a typical blue-red aggro/tempo deck, with red aggressive creatures and burn, supported by some card draw in blue and late-game cards like Archive Dragon
I also like the use of plot here, allowing you to set up either for the ideal turn to pump your team or for when your hand is empty and you really want to draw those four cards
Reanimation strategies are among my favorites, and this Dimir vampire detective provides a cool avenue for the deck
