Gollum, Obsessed Stalker

Gollum, Obsessed Stalker is a sneaky evasive threat that rewards you for gaining life while punishing opponents for letting you through. The skulk ability means he'll slip past most blockers, and his triggered ability turns your life gain into repeatable damage—essentially converting your own healing into a slow burn. Your game plan is to protect Gollum early, stack up life gain effects (especially ones that trigger repeatedly), and watch opponents drain away while you stay ahead on life total. This creates a unique inverse dynamic where you're playing a lifegain deck that's secretly a burn deck.

The deck should lean into cheap life gain sources that trigger often: Blood Artist effects, Soul Warden-type creatures, and effects like Zuran Orb or Alchemist's Refuge. You'll also want evasion and protection for Gollum so he keeps connecting. Sacrifice outlets pair nicely since they let you trigger life gain repeatedly while also protecting your commander. The goal is turning small incremental life gain into exponential damage over several turns while keeping Gollum swinging.

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