Gloom taxes their white-heavy removal and sweeper suite (Swords to Plowshares, Wrath of God, Decree of Justice) by three mana, slowing down their ability to answer our threats, while Dystopia is a lower-impact include here: it only forces sacrifice of white permanents like Decree of Justice tokens or Humility, and Standstill (blue) and their lands (colorless) are not affected, so prioritize Gloom's tax effect. Ravenous Rats and Smother are weak against a controlling deck with few early creatures. Keep Duress and Cabal Therapy maximized to strip Wrath of God, Standstill, or counterspells before they can control the board. Mishra's Factory remains premium since it dodges sorcery-speed sweepers and generates pressure under Standstill, while Nantuko Shade also applies pressure but is vulnerable to Wrath of God.