To further demonstrate my point, lets look at a sample pack and break it down to see exactly what I can do with these cards, aside from using them as bike spoke decorations and noise makers (does anyone even do this anymore because if so, you need to send me pictures)
I always say lifegain decks need strong payoffs to turn their Soul Wardens and stuff into win conditions
Their deck of cards is their spellbook, with which creatures are summoned to battle each other and attack the opponent with
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