Magic is also the best environment for drafting that Ive experienced because the design team puts so much care into making sure sets work well for Limited play
This game will make a monster out of me
It synergizes with other cards which do gain you life, including a card youll see on the list: Exquisite Blood (more on that as we discuss the card)
Its worth mentioning The Lost Cavern of Ixalans Explorers of the Deep Commander Precon, which cares quite about Merfolk and +1/+1 counters but if you arent fussed about budget, Universes Beyond: Warhammer 40,000s Necron Dynasties is an incredibly strong Commander Precon, especially if youre a fan of the Games Workshop franchise (or Space Marine 2)
Another route to help boost your deck is using cards that protect from board destruction effects, like Heroic Intervention or Eldrazi Monument to make them indestructible
The sets 22 ultra-rare cards (including full-art Items and Stadiums) also mean decent odds of pulling high-value cards, enhancing the products appeal