They're assuming there'll be an MTG commander printed that can turn -1/-1 counters into generic value
That gap between 'looks cool online' and 'actually exists as an object' is exactly where most card customization tools fail
While we've seen this mechanic pop up here and there since its initial debut in Return to Ravnica , I think this mechanic will be regulated to just supplementary product for the future
Well, the difference between Goblin Lackey and Warren Instigator is kind of like the difference between Dark Ritual and Desperate Ritual
Meanwhile, Demona makes for an excellent one-of in this deck, forcing opposing characters into resting, acting as superior draw, and letting you swing for an incredible board removal turn
For example, Rise of the Floodborn added a simple Amber synergy with the Seven Dwarfs characters, half of which are Common cards, who support other Dwarfs characters in various ways