One of the best champions to come out of the Draconomicon set. Pelath has many advantages for both phase 3 and combat. He can fly and swim giving a great range of choice when attacking. The lesser combat power of opposing swimmers (champions and allies) not being able to face Pelath in combat is an added bonus to a great card. This means when attacking, swimmers may not defend, and when defending against a swimmer, the opponent goes back to their pool defeated, with no spoils of victory awarded.

Also, being a dragon and a caster allows Pelath to use the dragon-only unarmed combat cards and spells. Being a wizard champion rather then a monster is rare for a dragon and is a huge plus if playing a dragon theme deck, because so many cards target monsters to be discarded or limit their attacking choices, such as Black Waters [4th-98] or Treasure [4th-130]. It is Pelath's last power, to get back a magic item in phase 5, that makes this champion a good choice for a tournament deck.

The magic item taken from the discard pile must be attached to Pelath, which quickly makes this champion a target. A good combo for this card is the realm Cromlin [NS-7] and Tasslehoff Burrfoot [DL-39]. This allows you to recycle much needed magic items like Blamblower [DL-56] and place them on the champion of your choice on your next phase 3.

When Pelath attacks, swimmers may not be selected to defend. If a swimmer attacks and Pelath is chosen to defend, the attacking champion returns to his pool, the battle is over, and there is no Spoils of Victory.