You don't want to base too much around what could happen, but it's a good element to factor in
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith combines two of my favorite things, attacking and drawing cards
Were not exactly working with vanilla damage here: for GC, Acidic Drain not only does 30 damage but also Burns and Poisons whatever is unfortunate enough to be on the receiving end, while removing 3 damage counters from Victreebel at the same time
Quick ball is also very helpful is aggressive tag team decks, that used to have to play Pokemon communications, but now dont since quick ball is faster and more efficient
The wraiths are exiled copies of creatures in your graveyard, and thats already good enough with good ETB creatures
Guardian of the Ages has defender, but can also lose the keyword if an opponents creature attacks you (and gains trample!)