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The combination of card advantage and removal is exactly what a tempo-control deck craves

The overload ability separates this instant from every other board wipe in the format

Orcus is pricey, but in the right deck, he can do a lot of work, particularly if you opt to fish him out of the graveyard

You need a non-toy creature to get the first half rolling, after which you can stockpile creatures and fire off the 6-mana room when you're ready

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