Half of the deck's namesake, Ad Nauseam is affectionately, or sometimes not so affectionately, referred to as the "worst card in the deck."

One key to playing ANT is learning when to continue flipping cards with Ad Nauseam and when to simply pass and go off during the next turn.

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One of the most powerful effects in the game makes Dark Ritual an absolute necessity.

The ability to add is powerful, but Cabal Ritual's hidden strength comes from having a casting cost of two. This allows it to be cast in situations where Dark Ritual cannot be cast due to effects like Chalice of the Void.

The amount of mana it produces is also useful for fighting through effects like Thalia, Guardian of Thraben.

This card makes a lot of .
Occasionally Rain of Filth is cut to make room for a fourth Duress and open up space in the sideboard, however the speed Rain of Filth can provide is not to be underestimated.