This rules effect was switched in the English translation so it reads opposite, and the ruling on which card took the effect was changed in 2010
Aristocrats decks aim to gain value through repeatedly sacrificing one's own creatures, often including powerful sacrifice outlets, creatures with death triggers, recursion, and effects that make the act of sacrificing creatures more beneficial
However, more than a few decks can slot it into their mainboard without any issue
I could take or leave the +1/+1 counter clause, but I suppose Ill take it if you give it to me as a bonus
Ray of Command ( Ice Age/Alliances & Mirage/Visions/Weatherlight ) The quintessential combat trick in all of limited Magic , Ray of Command was a first pick card virtually on the caliber with red X-spells back when they were common
But, again, time has ebbed, and there aren't as many dorks with a low enough toughness to kill