Combine that with the upgrade cards and he can be truly unstoppable, whether his presence is paralysing your opponents with Fear
The last time we saw the meld mechanic was in The Brother's War , and we got some of the coolest commanders we've ever had in Titania, Voice of GaeaTitania, Voice of Gaea, Urza, Lord ProtectorUrza, Lord Protector, and Mishra, Claimed by GixMishra, Claimed by Gix
This works especially well with cards designed to absorb damage like Stuffy Doll or Brash Taunter
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Others are based on library manipulation, and drawing or scrying
Having a precon at the ready gives you a lower power option when you need it, without having to worry about brewing something thats outside of your usual scope