Keyword counters and Shield counters work too, as well as any other hyper-specific counters you can shuffle onto Hancock via The Ozolith et al
Once a turn you move the CRANK
Big creatures + haste is a match made in heaven
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That's not to say cards like Champion of Wits aren't useful, but it just feels as though there were better options out there, even at the time that could have helped the deck stay closer to a theme and identity
Credit: Wizards of the Coast Cecil, Dark Knight / Cecil, Redeemed Paladin BPhillipYork: This seems strong to me, like super strong in Standard -- a 2/3 deathtouch for 1 that turns into a 4/4 later and gives indestructible and has lifelink