The back half, Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun, taps for green mana equal to your creature count, which is exactly what Gaeas Cradle does
Additionally, because Arixmethes is a reliable ramp card, my curve jumps up a bit for the next turn
Teferi, Time Raveler is the obvious foil to that disruption, but if youre doing your job, you should be able to attack Teferi down
Illustrated by: Matt Stewart Multiverse ID: 605833 Not Legal Traditional Standard Not Legal Traditional Alchemy Not Legal Traditional Explorer Not Legal Traditional Historic Not Legal Traditional Timeless Rulings 2011-01-01 Infects effect applies to any damage, not just combat damage
If you have no trouble with slower starts, tri lands become an excellent tool in your mana base
OUT: Sprouting Goblin Sprouting Goblin just doesnt cut it in Commander