Was there a way to make doing that even better
Three to equip is too slow for most formats, but Viridian Longbow shines in the Pauper format, where it frequently makes appearances in elf decks
However, there are some good cards to include
For discard decks, force opponents to challenge characters like Cursed Merfolk, Fred Mascot by Day, or the trusty old Flynn Rider Charming Rogue to get full use of their abilities
Build this political commander with a ton of evasive flying creatures or cards that grant shadow like Dauthi Embrace and give everyone the opportunity to steal each others best spells
With that newfound smartness comes Gaston, Intellectual Powerhouses Developed Brain, an ability that allows you to look at the top three cards of your deck when Gaston is played