Animate Library taps into that ore-laced vein as well
I appreciate the trigger is connected to dealing combat damage to a player, and it has built-in evasion with its activated ability
Ob Nixilis is a consistent source of lifegain, which can be a powerful theme in mono black, or you could go with a demon typal deck to synergize with your tokens
Weaknesses Kefka is a devout nihilist who believes existence is meaningless and wishes to prove it by eliminating all life
She makes each opponent lose life equal to the number of Auras you control, and you gain life
Absolute Virtue Adelbert Steiner Aerith Gainsborough Ambrosia Whiteheart Ardyn, the Usurper Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca Bahamut, Warden of Light Balthier and Fran Barret Wallace Bartz and Boko Beatrix, Loyal General Black Waltz No