Use it to take out most lower level opposing foes, or bolster its attack with Merlin Crab in a pinch
Maddening Cacophony requires more mana, while Fleet Swallower requires you be able to attack
On top of just being fun to cast to see the looks on your opponent's faces, Tales of the Ancestors is perfect for any fast-paced deck that wants to empty its hand
8) Win conditions: decide how you close, then support it Many Commander decks are excellent at doing a lot and terrible at ending the game. Value is not a win condition
Magic Origins had Goblin Piledriver (a bigger deal at the time), the enemy-colored painlands, and Knight of the White Orchid
The Elesh/Gifts/Rites package has a lot going for it in Modern, even if there aren't a lot of decks successfully using it these days