The Sapphire/Steel deck is by far the most consistent of the two, which may also just be a product of the colors of the deck
(Think Hulk Hogan being iconic because even somebody who has never watched a pro-wrestling match is likely to know who he is)
Aquitect's Will Rarity: Common TYPE: Kindred Sorcery SUBTYPE: Merfolk CMC: 1 Mana cost: USD: $0.00 EUR: 0.00 TIX: 0.00 EDHREC RANK: 6810 Put a flood counter on target land
Turn it face up any time for its mana cost if it's a creature card.) Equipped creature has menace
Plane - The Abyss Towashi Modified creatures you control have trample and "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player or planeswalker, draw a card." (Equipment, Auras you control, and counters are modifications.) Whenever chaos ensues, distribute three +1/+1 counters among one, two, or three target creatures you control
Swapping to Neriv, Crackling Vanguard gives you a neat effect from the Command Zone that feels fairly unique and stronger later in the game