This feels more like a thematic pick to fit Patrick's obliviousness than something you'd ever want to actually play
So even when you cant quite assemble an infinite, simply playing the cards dealt to you will usually lead to lethally-large Body Droppers and Mortician Beetles in a hurry, because SACRIFICE IS EVERYWHERE One of the time-honored joys of Commander is tracking down forgotten, obscure replacements for classic staples which will fit within your chosen themes
That said, getting three poison on your opponent is significant set up, and the baseline card is pretty bad If you can play him early, he can get a few poison on your opponent so your corrupted cards get better, and if you get him late, he can function as a really obnoxious way to protect your other creatures from removal or make them unblockable
StopShot on Two rules change suggestions to 1 year ago [My EDH Background] I used to be an avid EDH player until my old playgroup dissolved
Twice is nice and still easy to calculate when it comes to seeing how big Melek is
It can grant lifelink in the land slot