For long-time Magic players, this functions in a similar way to Living Weapon or the more recent For Mirrodin! mechanics
This Pilgrim is perfectly fine as a 2/2 for two, and deathtouch means it can spar and trade off with just about anything that comes your way.
Whether youre discovering magic the gathering for the first time or returning after time away, these commander decks provide a welcoming and engaging way to play
Not only does it create Zombies, but the more you have, the more you scry to find what you need, while also draining the opponent for even more inevitability
If it's a card with Mutate, you can put it in your hand (after revealing it to show that it is indeed a nonland permanent) so that you can cast it instead of just putting it onto the battlefield
With Mavinda in play, your instants and sorceries that target have a free flashback cost, and that can be used to blink, to cast powerful combat tricks, or to cantrip with a card like Defiant Strike