Its a small but meaningful spell that pairs nicely with commanders like Niv-Mizzet, Parun and Narset, Enlightened Exile
Past that point, both cards come with their own payoffs, and Peregrin Tooks is easier to take advantage of since you can sacrifice Foods to draw a card
It's an honest to god screenprint and it's not trying to be something else
Youre getting a good trade if you play this on any discardable hand, even if you're already holding seven cards
Taranika, Akroan Veteran Taranika, Akroan Veteran, in combination with Swiftblade Vindicator, can deal 11 damage in total on turn three
Look for a commander that provides: Mana assistance (ramp, cost reduction, or cheating Angels into play) Protection (hexproof/indestructible-style effects or shielding key threats) Lifegain synergy (payoffs that reward steady life gain and stabilize races) Thats the common thread behind the best Angel commanders in MTG : they make the tribe feel consistent instead of clunky