The old Dredge lists with Life from the Loam often played more as a midrange deck, and against creature decks, it was usually a straight-up control deck
Origin of the Hidden Ones When it comes to Universes Beyond, theres been different variations of how the cards are sold to a customer
So there is indeed a running joke that it's a gutty move to cast a spell against a blue deck when they have mana available because chances are, they have a counter ready and waiting
Liar's Pendulum So, to draw a card, your opponent has to guess wrong about a card you name, and that opponent gets to find out what you have for next guess
Test Your Hands Goldfish your deck (play solitaire)
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff has Whenever a player casts their second spell each turn, you lose 1 life and create a Treasure token