since timing restrictions apply, manifesting at the end of your turn means you cant have access to the facedown card if its an actual creature until your next turn
With the right luck, you can start drawing some cards, but with each roll, you'll probably be getting in for three damage with double evasion in the form of Flying and Menace
I imagine many others have their own personal takes on how to build around this commander, so let me know how youre using Derevi
The ability to draw two cards every turn once Metalcraft is turned on is extremely powerful
By the way, you can also double spell and trigger the connive ability again
Essence Channeler Oh, great, another power crept Ajani's Pridemate variant