If you enjoy the best MTG Commander decks, consider exploring Esper builds that leverage connive
This portion of the list is packed with Reserved List lands and enchantments from iconic early sets that have shaped the game's most powerful formats
In a Pirate shell youre able to attack without fear into large creatures and make blocking very difficult for the opponent, because having a Dire Fleet Poisoner to flash in and allow your Pirate to trade with a Bristling Hydra, for example, is incredibly valuable
Some would also argue that a good token commander can always get by without the ability to generate tokens if it has a strong enough payoff like Purphoros, God of the Forge, and theres plenty of evidence that aligns with that school of thought
Second, from there, youre free to sacrifice Ranger-Captain of Eos to prevent your opponent from countering Walking Ballista or messing with your combo in any other way
I particularly like the artwork that showcases a ninja-like "use a straw to breathe and fool the enemy to think you've drowned" trick
