While this card may not be as powerful in Standard as it will be in Pioneer, due to the prevalence of Cavern of Souls, I think it will make Azorius Control a viable player
However, unlike things like Fable of the Mirror-Breaker, my dishonourable mention for the year, Boseiju is an answer, rather than a threat
- Elspeth, Sun's Champion
In this case, Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14
The other option is to take advantage of the direct damage, which is good in its own right to either finish off a damaged character or get them within range to be banished but also works with the likes of cards that benefit from being damaged - such as Scroop, Backstabber - that benefit from healing damage, like Rapunzel, Gifted Artist, or from damage being dealt: like Beast, Relentless.
Played from behind you will just be chumping with your clerics and left with a demanding demon token you could have done with a few turns back