single mtg cards Singles strike and regular combat damage.) I can take it Ark of Hunger [SGL-MTG-SOS-173-ENF]

The extra reach or draw from the Backgrounds might give you the extra edge, but the added complexity is wasted on simpler games, and none of his Backgrounds are as good as dedicated options in their strategy

A mix of 30 damage counters total

Sure, the setup is significant

Any Thrasios list wants infinite mana combos but with Eligeth out you'll no longer put all your lands onto the battlefield, so this partner combo feels like a way to make a Thrasios deck that is still strong but probably not quite a cEDH deck

Food Fight

In either of these scenarios, you are looking to display your cards for people to enjoy them