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This seems like an oversight, as Pod could be used in these decks to grab edict effects like Merciless ExecutionerMerciless Executioner or cards that pump up Kreshs power like Xenagos, God of RevelsXenagos, God of Revels, all while giving Kresh additional +1/+1 counters

To have a creature that strong the downside is that you have to discard a card to keep it alive, but in this deck, its not a downside but an upgrade

$0.08 Ray of Distortion Similar effect Destroy target artifact or enchantment

However, Alara Reborn has more to offer than a cycle of powerful three-color legendary creatures

The Phyrexian horror token it generates has more and more power on each subsequent turn eventually, if your opponent cant answer the Forge or beat you first, you will win the game without spending any more than the initial 3-mana investment

Second, Gollum has an innate sacrifice ability, which makes it a good sacrifice outlet