Whats even better is when (and if) the new mulligan rule becomes commonplace well see more mulligans to six or below as theyll be generally less punishing to do so except of course against the discard deck
The combination of double strike and exalted means that Rafiq hits for 8 damage on its own, not counting any exalted triggers or combat buffs it might pick up
If you want to play with modern card sets and in Standard or Expanded formats, this is the go-to option
3 Snapcaster Mage This blue Wizard is part of an unofficial cycle of ultra-powerful cards that cost 2 mana, along with Tarmogoyf, Dark Confidant, Stoneforge Mystic, and (arguably) Young Pyromancer
By that time your deck will be unbeatable
Negate other Spell effects that target the equipped monster, and if you do, destroy that Spell Card