Ulasht, the Hate Seed (ew), Acidic Slime, Whiptongue Hydra, Beast Within, Chaos Warp, Decimate 6 targeted removal
While Ill probably be playing Bennie in my Adeline, Resplendent Cathar deck, it feels like he will also be at home in multicolor decks helmed by commanders such as Rhys the Redeemed and Ghave, Guru of Spores to churn out consistent value every turn
I have seen it take out a Mewtwo EX in one hit, however, so the idea isn't worth dismissing entirely
If I have an opening hand of one land plus Spell Pierce and Ponder, I will play my land and hold up Pierce rather than Pondering on Turn 1
Better yet, Kastral, the Windcresteds triggered ability can be triggered up to once per opponent each damage step
Counterpoint This made for Commander five mana counter in Dimir colors is next