While getting to the +3/+0 is obviously ideal, you shouldnt underestimate a simple +1/+0
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey is a great way to protect your creatures, especially the ones with enter or leave the battlefield effects
Although players may respond to Blasphemous Act once it's been cast, once it's announced, they can't respond before the cost is calculated and paid
Its also what makes Commander interesting for a whole swath of players, players who see 120 life as a welcome challenge, who see keeping a board intact as a challenge, and who love to surprise opponents with a cheeky extra combat spell
This friendly fowl will help you get off to a fast start by generating mana, and it synergizes well with other cards that care about food tokens
Investigate isnt an activated or triggered ability on its own its a keyword action