By adding more specific hoops a deck-builder has to jump through to cast or get value from a bomb, designers are then free to raise the power level on that creature significantly, knowing it wont become part of an ultra-consistent goodstuff shell
Glory and Brave the Elements are similar tricks that used to see a lot of play, and still do, within certain decks
Weakness: Lightning (x2) Resistance: Fighting (-30) Retreat: 0 Talonflame ex - Colorless - HP280 Stage 2 - Evolves from Fletchinder Ability: Excitedive If this Pokemon is in your hand, and you have a [C] Mega Evolution Pokemon in play, you may use this Ability
Then you can use this in decks with evasive dorks, combat triggers to give menace to, and Dimir Commanders like Vela the Night-Clad and the flying Dragonlord Silumgar
Since you have access to black mana you get plenty of reanimation cards to keep bringing back the duo commander to the battlefield turn after turn instead of having to pay for that Commander Tax
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