That is enough to take down Sobble [Chilling Reign] or Drizzile [Sword and Shield] while you power up something more important in the background
First strike can give your creatures the edge they need to actually get around your opponents blockers, or even get rid of some
New set, new cards, specifically new cards from new Commander preconstructed decks
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel doesnt offer the same perfect protection as its forebearer but protection from a card type offers its own utility, especially in a matchup thats decided by creatures
At time of writing it's sitting at $2,700, with five and a half days left to go on the auction
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