They add a unique layer of strategy to the game and lead to some really cool interactionsespecially in decks that focus on long-term value or combo setups
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Just paying 4 mana to copy the strongest token around (populate, if you will) is very good, and lots of cards and commanders can give you a token every turn, meaning that this class will draw you a bunch of cards even on your opponents turns
The presence of another targeted cantrip (as well as potentially fight spells) also facilitates playing another card Mavinda, Students Advocate
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Theres also a space for legends and +1/+1 counters this might be a good Golgari commander for, including cards like Reyhan, Last of the Abzan, Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager, Polukranos, Unchained, Rishkar, Peema Renegade, Kodama of the West Tree, Renata, Called to the Hunt, and plenty of others