For example, setting up a Near-Death Experience alongside the Deluge lets you set your life total to exactly 1, winning the game
Illuna, Apex of Wishes could also become an even more powerful Temur commander if future Magic sets bring back the mutate mechanic
Suddenly your utility pieces become a win condition in disguise
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned is a terrific pickup for Spellslinger decks: you're denied the ability to counter spells -- something Blue is kinda good at doing -- but in return you can flashback all your instants and sorceries without any restrictions
Theres like 400 better ETBs, but this seems hilarious to me
Its a complicated mechanic for sure, and one of the most individually complex mechanics overall, but not the worst mechanic if you ask me, and at the same time it's easy to grasp since it heavily draws from LotR lore