Direct damage is supported by cards like Magmatic ForceMagmatic Force, Kaervek the MercilessKaervek the Merciless, Tectonic GiantTectonic Giant, and Brash TaunterBrash Taunter (my boo), with some damage enhancement coming from Dictate of the Twin GodsDictate of the Twin Gods
As long as you can get them banished, Pooh Pirate Ship gives you a way to loop them over practically every turn for wild amounts of card advantage and lore gain
Especially ones supporting a Sacrifice archetype
It requires you to have a carefully structured Pod curve to ensure youve always got something to hit and is susceptible to hate cards like the Ouphe above, but its a fantastic card in a toolbox-style deck full of silver bullets that can be built around it
Lifelink doesn't particularly care whether damage is going to a player, a Creature, or another permanent that can be dealt damage
Tell you what, let's do this again next week!