Forcing the opponent to discard an instant or sorcery removes an important damage spell, giving -2/-2 to a creature is likely to kill the majority of the creatures they field, and draining two life essentially undoes a spell's worth of damage
Blue adds great tools like Reflections of Littjara to make extra rats as you cast them, and Homeward Path lets you steal back the donated rats for a fresh round of trouble
Master of Cruelties A niche card folks might not be aware of, Master of Cruelties does work in Rakdos decks that can easily ping you for the last life
Storm isnt an evergreen mechanic, which means you wont see it in every single set like you do trample or haste
Being an efficient answer to Geist of Saint Traft and Timely Reinforcements gives me hope that Bonfire of the Damned could potential revitalize the old Mono Red deck that was so successful in the early days of Innistrad Standard
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer functions as a true Angel lord , which makes lifegain-based combat her defining strength
