Dies to Removal

Ham! You made ADRIAN SULLIVAN's SCG article today! http://www.starcitygames.com/article/30 ... Scale.html

What is the latest during combat you can cast an instant on Akroan Crusader and still be able to attack with the hastey solider token? Thanks in advance for your help.

My last game went like this: Hand: Goblin Guide, Goblin Guide, Fireblast, Chain Lightning, Pyrostatic Pillar, Flame Rift, Mountain Him: Bayou Me: Draw Mountain, Goblin Guide, swing Him: Cavern, name elf, GSZ for Llanowar Elf Me: Draw Guide, Goblin Guide, Goblin Guide, swing, no blocks, he's at 12 H...

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