Gaining life does not get you closer to winning
Like normal spells with X in their mana cost, X will take on a specific value when that drinking ability is put on the stack, and considered to have a value of zero when in other game zones
This allows for repeatable, mana-free loyalty growth as long as you can maintain a small army of Elves
Blitz (If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.) Blitz (If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.) Legendary Creature - Human Warrior Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink , : Create a token that's a copy of another target creature you control
It was argued that though deathtouch suited both colors, green didn't get flying creatures anymore, making black the easiest fit with both deathtouch and flying