Not dying to damage-based removal makes it very difficult to get past your blockers, even if they still die to Wrath of God
Even in standard matches where there are fewer cards dedicated to removal, the high mana cost offers even less room to empower the Cactuar before an opponent can react in turn
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan is a commander-conscious version of modular and an excellent way to keep power on the battlefield
Aboshan, Cephalid Emperor Akoum Flameseeker Angelic Favor Arachnus Spinner Aura of Dominion Azami, Lady of Scrolls Blood Tribute Boiling Rock Rioter Bramblesnap Chicken la King Chosen of Markov Citanul Stalwart Collective Effort Command Bridge Coral Reef Crackling Perimeter Disruption Protocol Dragonbroods' Relic Drana's Chosen Drowner of Secrets Dune Diviner Dungeon Descent Dwarven Bloodboiler Earthcraft Embalmer's Tools Exterminate
Despite this, the originals still cost thousands of dollars
Its kind of like an investment in your future self in each game