Legendary Enchantment Removal (CTRL to add secondary) Tokens Lord Skitter's Butcher When this creature enters, choose one Create a 1/1 black Rat creature token with "This token can't block." You may sacrifice another creature
Also, that ward 2 isnt nothing
But Wizards of the Coast has noted that they have put a lot of effort into balancing the game, to allow for all these familiar elements to work within the context of an entirely different game
Apart from mutate cards to trigger that ability, I guess you could use Stuffy Doll and Brash Taunter, or fill your deck with cards that grant abilities to your commander like backgrounds and the legendary familiars (Kediss, Falthis, et al)
Then include answers to those exact things
[cards] Kappa Cannoneer Wurmcoil Engine Phyrexian Metamorph [/cards] Large artifact threats like [card]Kappa Cannoneer[/card] and [card]Wurmcoil Engine[/card] apply consistent pressure while forcing awkward blocks and removal decisions