Pair Pinocchio, Star Attraction with Bodyguard - which requires opponents to challenge Bodyguard characters first - and new keyword Resist, which reduces incoming damage, and he could serve as a glass tap of precious lore, able to quickly top up your winning total with every turn he lasts on the field
Like sorceries, instants have a one-time effect, and then you put them into your graveyard
Both are good cards in their own right despite being filler cards
* Counter target activated or triggered ability
Offering either cheap bounce removal or an expensive everything-but-you board wipe, Cyclonic Rift is a classic
For an aggressive combo deck to truly shine, every card must contribute to maximizing consistency and executing its game plan with surgical precision, leaving no room for wasted draws or inefficient plays