In terms of specifically Venusaur cards, though Base Set is rare and valuable, it doesn't hold a candle to the rarity of the Shadowless version of the Base Set
I prefer to use things like Myr Retriever or Yawgmoth's Will for recursion so that I can rely on a better mana base
It only hits a single card and you wont be able to activate it for mana and hold up the exile effect on the same turn, but sometimes getting rid of a single card from the bin is all you need
Sword of the Meek [Strong Recursive Artifact] Unassuming it may be, but Sword of the Meek was once half of an engine (the other half being Thopter Foundry ) that allowed you to convert X mana into X 1/1 flying artifacts and X life
Another attack can put the Pokmon to sleep without dealing any damage
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast The entire In Commander, four players come together to show their strength and strategy, with one player coming out on top