This signals that Standard is currently defined by the most efficient one-mana creatures and interactive spells, where the game begins in earnest on turn one, and falling behind is not an option
Niv-Mizzet, Parun is the textbook commander for this style: you control the early turns with counters and removal, then use those spells to protect Niv during a Curiosity combo finish
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Its true that in direct comparison to Conduit or Worlds youll miss the 2/3 body sometimes, but at least as often, I expect the ability to cast permanents from your graveyard to come up in big ways in just about any Cube
You only get to do it once