Two counters doesnt seem like much value for not attacking that player, but then again, there are other players to attack
Commander is the intersection of collecting and playing, with the delicious topping of being able to show off the collection while playing
Magic has always struggled with the fact that too many different offerings can split players too much, and Magic is trying to do a lot of different things at the moment
Silverquill decks may lean toward a slightly higher count of noncreature spells than usual, all while embracing an assertive, aggressive game plan
The best cards to pair with Braids will usually be Artifacts and Enchantments, as your opponents are less likely to be able to sacrifice those permanents than Creatures, but what makes her unique is that she pairs really well with cards that don't work well in other decks
Avenger is ultimately stronger, but they both make plants equal to the number of lands you control (Phylath specifies basics, sadly)