It's very easy for players to just pay 2 life to attack you with a big creature or a couple of deadly ones, as life in Commander is a less valuable resource than mana as a whole
Exxaxl: Unspeakable poweeeeers
That means you're going down a card for early-game acceleration, but you can use the Labyrinth's last ability to add the card back to your hand when you're ready to cast it
It curves well into a Henzie or Helga, if your mana base is good enough
Well, because Carrion FeederCarrion Feeder is one of only two single-mana, repeatable sac outlets in the game (more on the other one later), and Basilisk CollarBasilisk Collar is on the list of best equipment ever printed, regardless of mana cost
I am also playing Insolent Neonate, which has worked out surprisingly well, though there may be better options out there