I think there are ways to efficiently increase the chances of having a storm count (Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx to generate a ton of mana the turn we want to resolve this, for instance), but since this deck is meant for beginners, Im going to keep the mana base simple
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These are the most valuable: Diabolic Intent $88 Pact of Negation $84 Kenrith, the Returned King (reskinned as Thoden, Strength Restored) $75 Silver Foils and Surge Foils Silver foil is a unique treatment introduced just for the Special Edition Collector Boosters
I prefer this in 20 life formats where the 1/1 matters more and the Generous Gift in Commander, but both typically make the cut in my Commander brews
By pairing with the Radiant Typhoon engine and bridging into Swiftwind Panther Warrior via M.X-Saber Invoker, the deck gains impressive consistency