Tricks and Combo's

[Zechnophobe]

Here's one that DOES work. If you summon a phoenix, and it dies, you will have the option to resurrect it at a very high initiative, or you can wait with it for later. If someone is standing on it you automatically wait.

Here's the trick though, you can cast spells and summon your dragon at the point when you would use it. This means it may be strategically beneficial to LEAVE IT DEAD so that you can cast a spell at a more time appropriate point.

For instance, if you are solo stacking an opposing force, and want to heal your tank stack at the end of turn, but also want to attack right away. Wait your dead phoenix, and when its turn comes back around, heal away!