There are better cards, it can't be denied. If you're being purely utilitarian, there are better choices for damage and better choices for wrecking board position. And it's better in multiplayer than in 1-on-1. But here's what resonates with me:
It is a hilarious card. As other people have said, played late game, it hurts. Now, sure, it may hurt a little less than some other cards. But if you've got an opponent at 10 life with 12 permanents, sure you could Corrupt them to death, or Plague Wind all their beaters or something. But Choice of Damnations beats both in psychological toil. Your force your opponent to make hard choices about their board position, card by card. Do they need all their mana sources, can they live without such and such creature? When they finally come back with a number, you choose whether they sac or lose life. Anguish!
It's a blast to play late game. This isn't highlander Vintage with 40 life and a general, it's EDH. Run it because it's hilarious.
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It is a hilarious card. As other people have said, played late game, it hurts. Now, sure, it may hurt a little less than some other cards. But if you've got an opponent at 10 life with 12 permanents, sure you could Corrupt them to death, or Plague Wind all their beaters or something. But Choice of Damnations beats both in psychological toil. Your force your opponent to make hard choices about their board position, card by card. Do they need all their mana sources, can they live without such and such creature? When they finally come back with a number, you choose whether they sac or lose life. Anguish!
It's a blast to play late game. This isn't highlander Vintage with 40 life and a general, it's EDH. Run it because it's hilarious.