In that way, it isnt usually a targeted cruelty, but a calculated measure taken as part of a winning game plan
Spectral Adversary Imagine being attacked by a large army only to surprise your opponent by flashing in this blue creature
You might be surprised at how many common game actions net you damage with this in play, from cracking a fetchlandfetchland to activating tokens like Food, Treasure, and Clues
I really don't have time for a bunch of reanimation because my deck is full of creatures with attack triggers, equipment, answers like Vindicates, ways of saving my team like Teferi's Protection, card flow like Ancient Craving, mana rocks, and ways of getting extra attacks
Midrange decks of the style that can and will switch roles multiple times in a game are built to have options on every turn
Oriq Loremage is one to consider putting in your decks that care about your graveyard