Core synergy pieces Tax and lock pieces: Resource denial: Value under locks: Commanders 27.3% (3) 27.3% (3) 27.3% (3) 18.2% (2) How to beat it Flexible permanent removal is the most direct answer because modern stax pieces are spread across creatures (Drannith Magistrate, Collector Ouphe, Archon of Emeria), artifacts (Sphere of Resistance, Winter Orb), and enchantments (Rule of Law, Deafening Silence)
Read More: MTG Arena bug will be getting patched and come with a code The 10 best Mono-Black commanders Before we get into the bulk of the list, its worth noting that Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon is an excellent choice for a Black commander, but we dont think its as interesting as the rest of the list, so it remains here in the honorable mentions instead
Whatever your second spell is each turn, you get to copy it
However, theres nothing stopping a creature with both flying and first strike
Both versions are about the same price, as is common on these Commander set printings that only have regular and EA versions, so buy whichever you like
In some decks, this is almost impossible to trigger