In Thrall to the Pit

In Commander, In Thrall to the Pit finds its best home in aristocrats and sacrifice-matters decks, where the additional cost is a feature rather than a drawback — commanders like Prossh, Skyraider of Kher or Teysa Karlov turn the sacrifice into value rather than a loss. Outside those shells, three mana plus a creature is too steep when unconditional removal at similar cost exists. In Pauper, the sacrifice clause hurts more because board presence is precious and efficient removal is abundant, so it rarely makes the cut. Legacy, Modern, and Vintage have no interest — those formats demand instant speed and no additional costs at this price point. Oathbreaker mirrors Commander's verdict: slot it only if your strategy benefits from the sacrifice.