the deck in the early game is trying to waste time with counter magic to get niv-mizzet out then win with orhidian eye. there are some drawbacks to the kill w the combo, like they have more life then you have cards in your deck, also they could Char or Psionic Blast Niv- Mizzet then brings me to another point exterpate, this would almost insure your lose of the game if this happens.