It can tap for a black, or simply dredge for two if it got milled
But its the back face, Isilu, that is far more interesting, as it gives all your creatures persist (when they die, they come back with a -1/-1 counter on it if they didnt have any already)
But the decade since the introduction of non-creature tokens has heralded much change, and its completely possible to replicate the deckbuilding and gameplay strategy of this archetype with noncreature permanents
It's very strong with going wide like Mono-Red Aggro, Mono-Red Tokens, or alongside those themes not just as a Commander like Boros Aggro or Tokens
When your opponent casts a spell in Magic: The Gathering , you have an opportunity to respond with a spell or ability of your own
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