Hapatras synergy with -1/-1 counters helps ensure you have the most creatures on play at all times, and since her Snake tokens have Deathtouch, they also serve as an excellent deterrent to opponents looking to exact retribution
Oh, and it costs you a sideboard slot to run at all
Last updated on April 10, 2026 Glistener Elf | Illustration by Steve Argyle Magic typing follows a similar scheme as roles in D&D, with the first creature type generally representing raceelf, human, beast, what have youwhile any subsequent types describe their role or job
Staff of the Storyteller Sure, you get a spirit token when Staff of the Storyteller enters, but this card is known more for its card draw ability
In the beginning we were also running LftL, Worm Harvest and cycling lands, but the one night I had drafted that deck, it felt like I was going for two contradicting strategies