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Let that sink in a bit

First strikers can clog up boards since they're good blockers, and this change has started to specialize first strike as a primarily offensive mechanic, appearing mostly on commons in various Limited formats

Its worth noting that the emblems stack, so you can reasonably reach a point where your opponents lose 3 or 4 life each time you sacrifice a creature

If you are taking an aggressive stance and pressuring your opponents life total they are going to have a difficult time paying life to deny you cards, which means that Sin Prodder will be doing a passable Dark Confidant impression and drawing you some cards while it beats down