Jeskai normally has to spend several cards to undo the damage of a Siege Rhino or an Elspeth, Sun's Champion, but Disdainful Stroke can come in against a slow deck as a late-stage play, where Ben can patiently wait to answer his opponent's most important card
Typically, this isn't great in Commander/multiplayer since we use our graveyards as second hand
Maybe my favorite Saga of the set, Awaken the Honored Dead does exactly what you want it to do for three mana: destroy a nonland permanent
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As the main combo starter, you are going to want this card in your hand as early as possible since this monster is the key to controlling the field, ritual summoning monsters with ease, and playing continuous Voiceless Voice cards from the deck