Cards like Mirror Shield will ensure Valduk doesnt eat a removal spell before he gets to dance, which can often set you back a turn or two
However, misprints that make the card confusinglike a Forest with Plains art, a half-and-half miscut that shows two cards, or anything blankoften arent allowed because they can mislead opponents or reveal information
The decks lone sorcery or instant, Bonfire of the Damned was obviously capable of going upstairs, but it also was especially good at taking advantage of the battlefield stalls that would be created by all these powerful four-drops
Obviously, Nightpack Ambusher gives you a huge reward for being able to play completely at instant speed, but thats not all
Solemn Simulacrum is a body and mana ramp with its etb
Giving haste to all your creatures is one of the things red does best, and many creatures that need to attack or deal damage get substantially better