Gyarados also carries the nostalgia of being one of the most satisfying evolutions in the original games, a reward for anyone patient enough to grind through Magikarp's uselessness
At the beginning of your end step, surveil X, where X is the number of tapped Assassins you control
Heck, I might even suggest you splash white just so that you can throw this bad boy in there
The thing is, losing life is easier than gaining (and much more dangerous)
There are even some more thematic options in Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders, and Temur Ascendancy, if youre playing blue and green as well as red
And there's a real tension you should acknowledge upfront: some players chase that buttery glide above all else, while others want maximum lifespan and don't mind a slightly more controlled grip