It's important to recognize that it primarily isn't a combo deck, and that the strength of the deck is in its flexibility since after the first couple of turns you can reasonably play aggressively or defensively and either way will be backed up by the looming threat of the Excruciator combo
That means that old curmudgeons like me won't ever be forced to play Magic's version of Jesse James or The Lone Ranger
Dressed in their best detective gear and armed with sophisticated sleuthing tools, the gang is ready to put on their thinking caps, search for clues, and crack the case
Lantern Control is the most severe example of the boredom and hopelessness a lock deck can force upon opponents, where even the hope of the draw step becomes a distant mirage
Youll combine a powerful 9/9 body with the ability to play cards from your opponents libraries, and your board will get stronger and stronger
Alongside pump spells and Fetchlands, it doesnt take much before Tifa becomes a lethal threat