The set's ongoing spoiler season has taught us it's no longer enough to turn up with a nicely sleeved deck and a life counter
If Magebane Lizard enters the battlefield after a player has already cast a noncreature spell in the same turn, that spell will be counted by Magebane Lizard's triggered ability if that player casts another noncreature spell that turn
Be cautious though because your wizard commander is your only creature and will likely be the only target of your opponent's creature removal
The market is always in an ebb and flow, so its good to do your due diligence and see which cards updated their price and which stayed the same
If you dont, create First Mate Ragavan, a legendary 2/1 red Monkey Pirate creature token
Since it takes so many counterspells, removal spells, and planeswalkers to keep the game in check, there often isnt much space in the deck for creatures