Rather than focusing on defense, Quickbeam emphasizes the importance of attacking, granting two creatures +2/+2 and trample each time a Treefolk enters play
Nevertheless, if were getting enough value out of the graveyard hate, we could do worse
Peak Value: $4,000$6,000 USD (est.) (PSA 10) Why It's Valuable: A "fixed" Black Lotus that became a powerhouse for "Storm" and other combo decks
When youre getting four of something, even cards like Ichor Wellspring and Meteor Golem become S-Tier threats
Baneslayer Angel and Wurmcoil Engine are popular control finishers because they are good threats but also because they can do the job of gaining a load of life back and swinging the tide

Support Codsworth, Handy Helper Puresteel Paladin Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Stoneforge Mystic Halvar, God of Battle Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Envoy of the Ancestors Loyal Inventor Stonehewer Giant Attackers Alela, Artful Provocateur Balan, Wandering Knight Kappa Cannoneer Support/attacker hybrids Armored Skyhunter Basim Ibn Ashaq Baleful Strix Ledger Shredder Raffine, Scheming Seer Starnheim Courser Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha, Benalias Hope Zur the Enchanter Equippable Creatures Batterskull Cloudsteel Kirin Razorfield Ripper Nettlecyst Glyph Elemental Eidolon of Countless Battles Power Boosts Arna Kennerd, Skycaptain thrives by powering up your Creatures, turning them into high-damage, well-protected, hard-to-block threats by creating additional copies of Equipment, Auras, and +1/+1 counters