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#5 clearly the answer is to break singleton ok sorry more seriously a difficulty is making sure the intersection of black's weaknesses (unable to deal with artifacts, enchantments, and perhaps certain green creatures), still leads to interesting games for both players when those issues come into play

As long as you're willing to pay the substantial inherent life toll that comes with Verrak, this commander can provide absurd amounts of value

You lose the combat trick potential, but Snapdax clears away a blocker and is also a serviceable four-drop on an empty board

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher does a lot to thwart controlling and midrange decks