FORO THE LORD ARCHMAGE

Yes, but it would be taking counters that would cause Ghouls from your example not to attack (i think)                    

Hmm... corruption should certainly be the last spell to worry about (unless it\'s moved from Ancient to Ultimate category AND the upkeep of fallen units is reduced - as it was in AM, the spell was no more than a curiosity)                    

For blacks CotS is a definitive must. It\'s defensive ability should never be underestimated. The mere threat of Devils stopped far more attacks in history than any combination of unit stacking, spells and items. D&D should definitely be high on the list, but still in 2nd place after CotS.