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Phyrexian Arena Pain for pleasure Phyrexian Arena is a Commander staple because this three-mana enchantment is black and lets you draw a card at the beginning of your upkeep for the cost of one life

They have that feel we got from Magic in its earliest days

The lone blemish that the mechanic has is the existence of Alrund's Epiphany, and while that card maybe shouldnt have foretell printed on it, its intrinsically powerful enough that the mechanic isnt entirely to blame

The same is likely true of Giden Blackblade, too

Organic Extinction is another in a line of cheap board wipes that help offset tempo loss, and itll find a home in decks like Osgir and Breya