Turn 1: Rest in Peace into a Thoughtseize-into-Duress hand
Not only that, it gives mana too, and it is a great way to spent excess mana late-game
As Unstable is on its way, I decided it was time to write a "Get It?" article for Unhinged
Selfless Spirit provides nice protection from Oblivion Stone, Geist of Saint Traft can provide a fast clock, and Ghost Quarter does a good job slowing them down just enough
They let you look at the top card of your library at any time, play lands, and cast Bird spells from there , and, most importantly, they double-trigger abilities that fire when a land or Bird you control enters the battlefield
I stroll up to Alphinaud, ask if he is up for crushing some Sin Eaters, and viola, we're in Holminster Switch with a party comprised of my fellow Scions