The effect may be symmetrical, but it certainly doesnt feel that way
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You gain life equal to the life lost this way. That means youll regularly be draining your opponents for most of their life, and then suddenly become healthier than even the most undead of Creatures
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When Syr Vondam dies or is put into exile while its power is 4 or greater, destroy up to one target nonland permanent
After consulting with some smart people, I came around to understand that its for power level/game play reasons (as opposed to flavor)