There is a sub-lifegain theme to the deck, with cards like Soul Warden and Guide of Souls both gaining life when creatures enter
Even if you have a worthwhile creature to copy, the stats will remain the same as Hulking Metamorphs base stats
What makes a good proxy Prioritize readability: correct name/mana/cost, clean rules text, and art that doesnt muddy the frame
For example, if youre using a commander like Gishath that cares about a single creature type, include cards like Icon of Ancestry that let you choose a creature type to apply an effect to, as well as cards that care about your specific creature type (like Thunderherd Migration in the case of Gishath)
Unlike the Art Sleeves, which have a glossy, untextured back, the Standard Solid-Color sleeves have a bit of texture, which makes shuffling easier
I aim for at least one landcycler in each of my colors, as well as two fixing lands per color Im playing