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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

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

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

A 3/2 flash lifelink creature would already be playable in a control deck looking to stabilize, but this one comes with Swords to Plowshares attached