Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable protects one creature at a time, but few protection spells protect a creature from being exiled as well as destroyed
Avacyn doesnt require you to go in an Angel kindred approach
It also has Ward, meaning it cannot be chosen or targeted by actions, abilities, or items, leaving your only option to get rid of it being a good old-fashioned challenge
Slash of Light is a two-mana monowhite instant spell that deals damage to a single creature equal to the number of creatures and equipment you have on your board
If Gaston - Pure Paragon does make it out onto the board, he's certainly battle-ready, with ten strength, six willpower, and the Rush ability
If youve got a five-color good stuff deck, perhaps headed by Kenrith, the Returned King, or Garth One-Eye, then Invasion of Alara is certainly a spicy card to include