A less obvious choice would be to play around a commander that gives us a discard outlet
Thankfully, while this is a lot to keep up with, each of the MTG sets were getting in 2026 does look fantastic
Umbral Collar Zealot has the potential to unlock an aristorcrats style deck that can pressure on multiple dimensions, one of them being attacking, while the aristocrats plan is being set up
Her most well-known deck was the "Fiend/Plant" deck, with her signature card being herself, "Yubel." Yubel's effect is perfect for the character's sadomasochism, as it damages the opponent by inflicting its own pain
She grants hexproof to your permanents, which limits targeted interaction and preserves key threats, and she lets you cast Angels from the top of your library to keep pressure consistent without overextending your hand
The more likely option, then, is a Secret Lair drop featuring just a handful of new Hobbit-inspired cards along with some popular older cards re-skinned with LOTR-themed art
