Notably, if that loyalty ability creates creature tokens, those creatures won't be on the battlefield yet to get +2/+2 and gain vigilance
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One of my own decks sees my #3 choice for Be-Hated Commanders below as it's leader
Having more decent protection that isnt color-restricted is always good
This isnt to say that stax lists cant win or that the archetype is somehow flawed Ill be piloting my favourite deck, Grand Arbiter Augustin IV, at the Tavern of Souls 2k this weekend, but it is a recognition that as opposed to simply asking how do I win stax players must first ask themselves how do I not lose
Volrath, the Shapestealer For those who are looking to keep their deck as tuned as possible, this is not the swap for you
