In the early game (perhaps a little later with dedicated artifact decks), a land token or a token copy of a mana dork might be impactful enough to make a difference, either in combat or as sacrifice fodder, but past the very middle of the mid-game, this scheme is not one you'd want to see set into motion unless your opponents have something worth copying, which, if you've made your scheme deck properly shouldn't even be the case
That ability to stall momentum defines Green control builds and reflects the ruthless edge of the character
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Decks that want to play counters are almost always control decks, and control decks would much prefer to gain life rather than cause opponents to lose life, so all things being equal they would have preferred to play with Absorb but there were other considerations that forced most of them down the black road instead
Its efficiency and versatility make it a must-include in virtually every Commander deck
Finally, take a look at some of the phenomenal hatebears that Humans have to offer: Thalia, Guardian of Thraben