Picking other numbers might help Talion stick around a little longer too, since your opponents might not view them as much of a threat
The Saga mechanic from the upcoming set Dominaria seems like a great mechanic, but creates a new visual layout for the card the text box is over the card type, for example while it makes it more unique it also adds cognitive noise
If that Ox escapes, Prized Amalgam will come along, too
my favorite type of three mana rock
Grass can choke out fighters with poison and terrain control, while Psychic overwhelms them mentally
Artifact decks can use Wire Surgeons to give their defunct artifact creatures encore, but most black players need to reach for colorless cards like Blade of Selves and Helm of the Host to get multiple triggers from their best creatures