Multiple card types is the path to having a huge Consuming Blob (and huge Ooze tokens on your end step), but I dont hate it in a typal build that doubles those tokens
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To double the number of +1/+1 counters on Lily Bowen, put a number of +1/+1 counters on it equal to the number it already has
Soothing of Smagol can be cast during the end step, causing your opponent to basically lose a turn while you get to start your turn with the benefits of the Ring
On the contrary, they even serve as a pseudo-Fog in some moments, where the opponent will choose to attack or cast a Lightning Strike on it instead of you, while, in your hand, maybe have the proper removal for the type of permanent this Battle will become