This is an important technique for stopping strong attacks while bracing your Blockers to go again
Even in Commander, attacking with three or more creatures is not at all uncommon (even more so if youre facing token decks), which means that unless you use it in a pinch for a single card or two (which still makes for a better ROI than your baseline options), youre easily going to be able to restock your hand for minimal effort
Just look at those pinchable cheeks
Dream Trawler | Illustration by Jesper Ejsing Card draw payoffs are cards that reward you for drawing cards
Its not that effective of a lord since its a 6-drop, but its a combo engine, a stax piece, and a recursion effect all in one, so its hard not to get your manas worth with Mikaeus
Heres a quick timeline of key releases: 2014: Mega Charizard Poncho Pikachu (98/XY-P and 204/XY-P) 2015: Pretend Magikarp & Gyarados Poncho Pikachu (150/XY-P and 151/XY-P) 2016: Mega Rayquaza Poncho Pikachu (230/XY-P and 231/XY-P) 2017: Alolan Vulpix & Vulpix Poncho Pikachu (37/SM-P and 38/SM-P) Why Are Pikachu-Wearing Poncho Cards So Expensive