Optimus Prime's deck ranks somewhat modestly on EDHrec.com at #529, meaning it's strong enough to be a viable and effective pick but rare enough to take most Commander players by surprise
It is true that it took a while before Brainstorm was recognized for its true power, but drawing three cards was always very good even with the drawback of having to put two back
Whether you want that as a tutor or just to thin out your deck, theres a reason Tiamat is a household name
Of course, its not clear Gudul Lurker is even enough of a reason to give up Temples Creatures (30) 4 Thassa, God of the Sea 4 Master of Waves 4 Kiora's Follower 4 Stratus Dancer 4 Shorecrasher Elemental 2 Silumgar Sorcerer 4 Faerie Miscreant 4 Harbinger of the Tides Lands (24) Spells (6) Sideboard Collected Company is a powerful Magic card in its own right, and happens to combo great with both Harbinger of the Tides and Faerie Miscreant
Keep in mind, if there is no legal target for the reflexive trigger in Minsc & Boos second loyalty ability, or if the target is illegal as the ability tries to resolve, you will not draw any cards even if the sacrificed creature was a Hamster
Cards List "A new day dawns for Avishkar, and we shall draw our power from its light."M 0191 DFT First strike, trample When this creature enters, you may search your library for up to two artifact, creature, and/or enchantment cards with mana value 1 or less, reveal them, put them into your hand, then shuffle
