Some would also argue that a good token commander can always get by without the ability to generate tokens if it has a strong enough payoff like Purphoros, God of the Forge, and theres plenty of evidence that aligns with that school of thought
I particularly like the artwork that showcases a ninja-like "use a straw to breathe and fool the enemy to think you've drowned" trick
Blues entry on that list, surprisingly, targeted lands and could be used in concert with cards such as Rising Waters and Tangle Wire to completely ice out a foe from tapping a land for mana for multiple turns in a row
Later in the game, once big spells start coming down Disdainful Stroke cuts will save your skin
If you are willing to pay for the service, Beckett has been an industry standard for trading card valuation (well beyond just MTG) for generations
Second, from there, youre free to sacrifice Ranger-Captain of Eos to prevent your opponent from countering Walking Ballista or messing with your combo in any other way
