2/2 During your upkeep, if a player has more life than any other, he or she gains control of Ghazban Ogre.
This is the most powerful creature for the mana around without an upkeep cost that "costs" you. As long as you have more life than your opponent--the Ghazban Ogre is not a problem for you. The ogre is one of the best ways to help ensure you have an early life gain--if used quickly enough. A 2/2 attacker on the second (maybe first) turn will usually be enough to stay ahead of your opponent in life for most of the early portion of the game. Let's look at a few ways to help get the most out of the Ghazban Ogre: