Ask each player not involved in combat for a card playable in the battle. Play any given immediately. If they refuse and you win the round, look at their hand and discard one card of your choice.
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This ally more than makes up for its low level with its very powerful ability. Forcing every other player (except the opposing player) to contribute a card to your side in combat can be very beneficial. It can also backfire on you.
Its all too easy for other players to either give you a card that proves harmful to your champion or just directly aid your opponent through the use of spells and/or events.
Most players as a rule, refuse to give you a card, therefore it is a good idea to have some sort of instant win capability in your hand, before you play the Beggar.
That way, when you win the battle, you can utilize the even more powerful second ability of this ally, which allows you to look at the hand of whoever didn't help you and discard a card of your choice.
This is comparable to having and playing one of the rarest cards in the game, The Discovery of Spellfire (401/3rd).
If you happen to have the Discovery and can play it, it makes the taste of victory all the sweeter, being able to discard 2 cards instead.
