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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

But depending on the deck youre playing, that might not be a huge worry

The idea is that I use Dragon Throne to pump my team, I attack, and before damage I use High Market or a removal spell to get rid of my combat damage replacement effect

Consider playing Palantir of Orthanc in a Thassas Oracle self-mill deck, for instance

And for most Elf players thats enough to give Dionus a slot in the 99 of their Elf deck