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If you can cast a card using only the mana your commander produces, you should be able to play it
Also, the value of the individual cards is over $80, making this aggressive deck well worth the effort to pick up
Even with no additional mana investment, Tyrant Guard can be a good way to make sure that your Tyranids survive a board wipe
However, were still waiting on The Walking Dead cards to get a proper MTG makeover and the only way to acquire them right now is second-hand
Raikou V does the same thing in Electric