When Nintendo reverted the license back to themselves in 2003, Magic became the legacy centerpiece of this deal
Its either a two mana 2/2 or two mana for counter and a mostly useless creature
The Ring also tempts you, but it's a mechanic that, in my opinion, does not do much in a multiplayer game
Merfolk and other sea-based creature types disappeared from Magic for a while starting around the Odyssey block
If all players can't agree on what's in the art, you may consult an outside person for a final determination
Use the Lotus to tap for triple black, then untap it for one mana with the Staffs first ability, draw your entire deck (thanks to Staff of Domination), cast an infinitely large Exsanguinate or Torment of Hailfire and youre done