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Second Place Inquisition of Kozilek Andrea Piemonti Discard effects are part of the identity of the modern format

With this combo, all the creatures excess damage can be dealt directly to the defending player

It doesnt show up as much these days since creatures are a lot bigger and decks are a lot faster, not to mention that a number of other cards may have been banned

The style is brazenly unique but also deliberately functional

Given the life loss is just half of their current total, Ive often seen people with 4 or 5 life starting it, and its a lot of hoops to jump through to save yourself from taking a few life