While on the bad guy's side of the struggle, there's a terrifying black reprint, Phyrexian Obliterator
While Ocelot Pride isnt quite that busted, I see the similarity: If either of these cards arent answered, they win the game with little effort
Since poison is his thing, we wanted some sort of life-loss-matters ability
Alexi, Zephyr Mage (Masques/Nemesis/Prophecy) Here's the difference between Odyssey Block and Masques Block: There weren't a lot of spells that could kill a three toughness creature in Masques Block, where there are quite a few in Odyssey Block
Modal spells have always been popular for their versatility and include many popular Commander staples
Most multiplayer players are running mass removal in their colors, so if you exile Damnation, Wrath of God, Austere Command and Blasphemous Act you get one for sure