1019 | Put one of those cards onto the battlefield tapped and the other into your hand, then shuffle
For many of us who play, Magic is more than just a game, and its inspiring to see some of our favorite characters encapsulated in this illuminated showcase
The Pokemons Crown Opal attack can block all damage from Basic non-Colorless Pokemon, which shuts down both Iron Thorns ex and Raging Bolt ex decks
Once you have a board established, recasting Witherbloom is also a cinch, thanks to Affinity for Creatures also reducing Command Tax
Threaten effects, or effects that temporarily steal opposing creatures, aren't super popular in Commander, though the equation certainly changes when that threat's attached to a 10/10 and also morphs the 'borrowed' creature into an annihilating monster for the turn
Giving another creature -2/-2 might not seem like much, but this will most likely have more than one counter on it