There are a few combos and special interactions that makes this mechanic pair so powerful, and even some powerful Modern decks that you might have some interest in
Pivoting Between Roles Norman Osborn shines in cEDH because it can switch roles depending on the table
Start Your Engines is where Aetherdrift really starts to get fast, though
Ummm...........I had a different solution in mind that I thought was optimal went something like Opponent turn 1: Elixir My Turn 1: Warden Opponent turn 2: (Most other plays are unsafe due to Kolaghans command so...) activate Elixir (opponent at 15 life) My turn 2: Level up Warden, attack (opponent at 12 life) Opponent turn 3: (Needs to get Elixir out of hand since I still have Thoughtseize) Elixir, Blackmail on Kolaghans command, Warden My turn 3: Attack with warden (opponent at 9 life) Opponent turn 4: 3/3 Warden, dont attack, activate elixir (opponent at 14 life) My turn 4: dont attack Opponent turn 5: lifelinking Warden, attack (opponent at 17 life) 17 is less than 19
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet requires you to ascend and gain the citys blessing to partake in the lifegain, but its far easier than it sounds, especially if your deck creates tokens or puts extra lands into play
So these tricks of nomenclature get a little interesting
