Myrels first line of text defends your board on your turn, which helps line up a win with a card like Moonshaker Cavalry or get guaranteed value off cards like Mondrak, Glory Dominus and Cathars' Crusade
That said, tons of Commander decks can be built to maximize the potential of the mechanic, and there are ways to make big creatures
Thus leading to a more expansive, inclusive, experimental, game that pushes boundaries in all directions.
This pairs up really nicely with a ton of cards, from the card draw engine Fathom Mage, to creatures with the Devour keyword like Mycoloth and Bloodspore Thrinax
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The card could also gain a ton of stock come next year, when Lorwyn Eclipsed releases