Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold

Ria Ivor is a unique combat engine that punishes defensive plays while rewarding aggressive strategies. She uses battle cry to pump your attacking team while her signature ability converts blocked or prevented damage into a swarm of toxic tokens that can't block back—turning your opponents' defensive efforts into your win condition. The deck wants to attack every turn with multiple creatures, stack combat damage triggers, and leverage those Phyrexian Mites to apply pressure and poison counters simultaneously.

Build around token generation and creature synergies that benefit from a wide board. Cards that create tokens, double damage output, or benefit from going wide pair naturally with Ria's gameplan. You're essentially playing an aggressive midrange strategy that pivots between raw damage and poison—your opponents have to choose between blocking (and feeding your token engine) or taking damage. The deck thrives on incremental advantage and doesn't need a flashy combo; consistent combat pressure and token generation will grind out wins.

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