Hate cards printed now don't tend to hose colours or general strategies, instead they focus on hampering mechanisms that are easily abused
Perhaps even especially if theyre gigantic and glowing
You don't have to choose every player and permanent with a counter, so no need to buff your opponent's +1/+1 counterladen threat
Dimir Midrange Out: 2 Jace, 2 Excruciator In: 2 Cut Down, 1 Anoint with Affliction, 1 Liliana This is a decidedly unfavorable matchup, and the main reason not to play this deck would be if Dimir Midrange is popular
They are flashy, powerful, and generally epic feeling
Reign of Jafar Deck This villain-themed deck is as flavorful as it is strategic