I have been very impressed with the reliability and effectiveness of this in cube
It may not seem like much of a downside in a 40 life format, but the damage can add up over time, especially if you have multiple Talismans in play
You do need to be careful with the wording, though
Exile (4.292) Heavier Path to Exile with an upside
Golgari Midrange Out on the play: 1 Cut Down, 1 Spell Stutter In on the play: 2 Liliana Out on the draw: 2 Caustic Bronco, 1 Jace In on the draw: 2 Liliana, 1 Cut Down As with most midrange matchups, it's very close and either side could reasonably claim to be ahead depending on factors such as particular decklists, and the games can play out in many different ways
You need to have some big buddies on board for the cost, but the payoff is real