Rishkar, Peema Renegade has +1/+1 counter synergy and can turn all of our Apes/Monkeys into ramp sources
We want to spread the counters out to get maximum Proliferate value
Even if you don't power up the Snake as fast as possible, it's a great way to maximize your mana efficiency, as any spare generic mana you can produce during your turn can be used to level up
Aerith, Last Ancient Surge is $9, FEA is $13 If youve never had the displeasure of playing against a Meren deck, let me assure you, a commander with return a creature from yard to hand per turn is pretty damn good
Of the fourteen cards, ten will be common, three will be uncommon, and one will be rare or mythic rare
Im surprised to see it cost the opponent life rather than the player, but given its a five drop I have to imagine were combining card draw with a punishment for a board wipe, which is contemporary Magic design at the fullest