If one of your opponents is playing reanimator, thats even better because theyre going to do the job of putting a good creature in their graveyard to help you
Nowadays, however, this kind of effect is overshadowed a bit
Green Gnarled Sage isnt a removal spell, but folks who remember M13 know just how potent Sentinel Spider was at shutting down your opponents offense
These are the most popular board wipes by far, and while theyre generally cheaper to buy than the best board wipes, they also sit somewhere between the efficient and asymmetrical ones when it comes to mana cost: theyll usually be four or five mana
The flip side doesn't say "you win the game." Ulvenwald Captive/Ulvenwald Abomination: Limited
This commander also has a low casting cost, making it easier to keep on the field and benefit from its static ability