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Not to mention theyre the perfect way to introduce entities were familiar with from real-world mythology into Magic

It was even one of the best cards in early Historic Izzet Phoenix lists because spells like Curious Obsession and cheap cantrips helped it grow fast while dodging damage-based removal

Nowadays, Lord of the Pit is sought by nostalgic collectors, who will pay a pretty penny for early prints of the card

Turn those extra Treasures into +1/+1 counters and beat down, or ramp into something else that will, presumably, also beat down

Of course, Crypt Ghast makes for a huge target for your opponents removal spells, so dont be too surprised if it doesnt stick around for long