(2008-05-01) Effects that would replace gaining life with some other effect won't be able to do anything because it's impossible for players to gain life
This mirrors Belles love for reading and also provides a strategic advantage, allowing you to adapt your game plan and prepare for future turns
Kaya's Onslaught
Goblins, Goblins
Countermagic : Mystic Snake, Frilled Mystic, Draining Whelk Reanimation : Karmic Guide, Phyrexian Delver, Extraction Specialist Milling : Manic Scribe, Thieves' Guild Enforcer, Sage's Row Denizen Self-Milling : Stitcher's Supplier, Satyr Wayfinder, Balustrade Spy Discard : Burglar Rat, Mesmeric Fiend, Sin Collector Goading : Insufferable Balladeer, Jeering Homunculus, Vengeful Ancestor "Gain Control" effects : Hostage Taker, Agent of Treachery, Gonti, Lord of Luxury Clones : virtually all of them, though a few are decently pricey