The best way to improve this mana base is by adding more utility lands, as you can sometimes find yourself with lots of mana and nothing to do with it
(When this Equipment enters, create a 2/2 red Rebel creature token, then attach this to it.) Equipped creature gets +2/+2
Red XIII offers a nice Vigilance and Trample boost, which pairs well with any raw stat buff from an Equipment
That is definitely the mode youre going to choose most frequently, but sometimes destroying your own thing is more beneficial
Once you suit up Gyatso with Lightning Greaves, it becomes pretty difficult to permanently remove any of your creatures without a sweeper
While the mechanic does appear to be enjoyed by fans, Wizards of the Coast doesnt often print Meld cards