Not since the invention of Modern has there been a better time to go on a brewing frenzy to figure out what is possible in a new format
It's definitely not evergreen, and its usage has remained relatively limited, mostly confined to the set of its initial release
The ceiling for goad is more than a 2-for-1: its a way to strip opponents of their board, their life totals, and the resources in their hand
In particular I love it in combination with Slaughters buyback life loss

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Marisi is made for sending the damage at each other while swinging yourself and should end the game quite early as a result