Thats where these budget swaps come up.
Little card upgrades you might make to improve your deck and keep up with your playgroup.
That also turns Bedrock Tortoise into a functional 6/6 for just four mana which is huge.
This creature has a scaling ability that triggers once you reach various different thresholds.
Stalwart Shield-Bearers give your other creatures with defender +0/+2, which is a pretty big boost to their toughness.
Rhox Faithmender is an easy swap out since it is so focused on lifegain.
Even better, Crystal Barricade will prevent all noncombat damage dealt to your creatures.
Exalted is a triggered ability that happens when a creature you control attacks alone.
Each exalted trigger will give your solo attacker +1/+1 for the turn.
Staff of Compleation is tuned more for a lifegain-based deck, and works really well under those conditions.
But since were cutting most of the lifegain cards in the deck, it just doesnt fit anymore.
So let’s swap out that for the enchantment Unnatural Growth.
