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One of the oldest, and most popular archetypes, is Lifegain

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When the timing is right, it can also sacrifice itself to protect your board, so its both a strong deterrent and a safety valve

Flameslash into Seeting Song is also paying for herself in mana terms in two turns on average pretty comfortably as well

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