This pairing allows the immediate attaching of Colossus Hammer either with Ardenns combat trigger or the trusty Puresteel Paladin, making the Kobold into something terrifying
It can counter or destroy them before they can deal any damage
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide is one of the more unique commanders on this list, as it's simultaneously a creature and and planeswalker when it isn't on the battlefield
But your friend doesnt have artifacts, so they want to planeswalk to another plane
With a strong Detective theme, the set should satisfy the communitys call for more story and lore
Every time this card does combat damage to other players, you can choose to exile any of your nonland permanents and return them back into play, also retriggering their ETB abilities