It also wasn't because of whether you decided to use it on any given turn, or whether to cast it
Having their own unique support cards and synergies means that different elite types sport different playstyles than just buffing and attacking
It's not the worst plan, to be honest, but I'm still not bullish on either of these creatures
Arasta punishes your opponents by creating a 1/2 Spider token with reach every time your opponents cast an instant or sorcery spell
The Commander Rules Committee has clarified that [c]ompanion will operate in Commander similarly to other formats (meaning youll have to pay the 3, etc.), save that it will not come from your sideboard. One of the exciting new mechanics in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths is companion, which places constraints on your deck-building in return for letting you cast some amazing rewards from your sideboard
Grist, Voracious Larva / Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva leans into the reanimator section of Golgaris toolbox