Still, if your group is down to play with the flayer, supplement your gain control of spells with some reanimation spells that can target any graveyard
Last updated on July 23, 2026 Sheoldred, the Apocalypse | Illustration by Joe Esposito Lifegain strategies are rarely among the strongest archetypes in the game, but they're one of its most popular
For the low, low cost of one card, you get to attack again, draw a card, and use all of your mana a second time, plus get a crack at additional upkeep/end step triggered abilities and all that good stuff
Big enough to not be countered
The doubling of its mana cost and changes to its functionality has made it less accessible for a wide range of decks