Here are the most popular alternate commanders from these lists (according to EDHREC): Zaxara, the Exemplary (Enhanced Evolution) Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Arcane Maelstrom) Haldan, Avid Arcanist // Pako, Arcane Retriever (Arcane Maelstrom) Several of the other new cards show up in more niche strategies, though these are the most impactful from Commander 2020
The other, equally crucial half, is knowing when to bring them in and, equally important, what to take out
Heck you might even beat them down with their own creatures or permanents
You create a token even if the original spell is countered, meaning youll always get value from your spells
Only printed in Japanese, a mint version of this card is so highly coveted that players only ask for ridiculous returns for them
Xavier combines two mechanics Ive always thought of as spiritually connected: populate and proliferate