Zen Takahashi Similar to what I will talk about with the next card on the list, much of that applies for Force of Negation as well, though the three-mana spell is definitely more focused towards handling degenerate combo decks than the second place finisher is
It's important to note that, if the player targets Kaya using this ability, she will return to the battlefield with her original starting loyalty as per rules 306.5b and 614.1c
Zombies are an always-popular archetype across various builds, and especially in Commander
5 Hanweir Battlements Their Fortifications Became Filth Even ignoring the fact that you can combine this card with another card to create a terrifying Eldrazi monster, paying one red mana to give a creature haste is quite a good ability on its own
Over time, this strategy has evolved, and many similar mechanics have been introduced in Magic: The Gathering