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The card draw makes it great and should launch its controller ahead of everyone else in most situations

While I believe the ultimate is very powerful, I worry that building towards it might be futile, as I have a hard time imagining an entire table is going to just let it happen

Today it'd likely cost one fewer generic mana, but the creature is still very good at doing what you need

Players don't like their spells costing more, which will paint a target on this little critter's head

The deck's alternate commander, Hearthull continues that theme, giving you a way to destroy your own lands, and even more benefits for doing so