We used to spend a lot of time building mechanics around tension (i.e., forcing the player to have to make a tough decision), and while some of that is okay, it's not the only way to craft Magic mechanics
New Pauper all-star Ephemerate joins Momentary Blink, Teferis Time Twist, Eerie Interlude, and Ghostly Flicker
Affinity is a deck built around lightning-fast starts and dumping your hand with fast and efficient creatures
(2025-06-06) If another effect (or effects) modifies how much damage a source you control would dealby preventing some of it, for examplethe player being dealt damage or the controller of the permanent being dealt damage chooses the order in which any such effects (including Lightning's) apply
Until your next turn, you cant be dealt damage, enchanted, or be targeted with spells or abilities