each artifact you tap after activating mana abilities pays for one generic mana
Phantom Nishoba Loxodon Hierarch Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith Qasali Pridemage Saffi Eriksdotter Mystic Enforcer Knight of the Reliquary Fleetfoot Panther Gaddock Teeg Voice of Resurgence Rhys the Redeemed Tolsimir Wolfblood Wilt-Leaf Liege Sigarda, Host of Herons Sigarda, Heron's Grace Selvala, Explorer Returned Selesnya Guildmage Renegade Rallier Armada Wurm Captain Sisay Centaur Healer Dauntless Escort Dromoka, the Eternal Dragonlord Dromoka Enlisted Wurm Fleecemane Lion Karametra, God of Harvests Kitchen Finks Loxodon Smiter Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist Novablast Wurm Holy crap
Also great with your assorted Sagas
Typically, the extra cost for the Treasure tokens is worth it, as it gives you more mana flexibility later down the line
NV_1980 on EDH Merens Reanimator 1 year ago Phyrexian Obliterator is an absolute beast in a deck that can keep getting him back, so absolute ideal addition to Meren's forces
It turns out all the best draw effects are used in very different ways by wildly differing decks that are trying to set up their own unique game states