With so many disparate little synergy packages, its difficult to find a strategy that works consistently and reliably
Dismember takes precedent here over cheaper removal, as the Phyrexian mana alternative cost can be offset by us gaining some life casting it (much like Snuff Out)
You can also cast this for a dash cost to give it haste, and it will then return to your hand at the end of your turn
Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunters evasion makes it a considerable threat in the command zone, and I love a cheap theft card
This recent round of previews showed off some versions of Tifa, Kain from Final Fantasy IV, Squall, Rinoa, and Angelo from VIII, Zidane (with one version being an alternate for competitive powerhouse Ragavan), and Vivi, and even a couple of versions of Firion from the divisive second entry
I personally always bring my own basic land cards to the prerelease, and Im going to recommend you do as well (if you have some)