Dont Mulligan or Ink Merlin, Shapeshifter, if in your opening hand The Last Cannon is great against Items from the Tactical Teamwork deck Overpowering your opponent and using the bounce package are the ways to win with the Might and Magic deck
For context, the base printing of Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER is sitting at a market price of $37.76 at TCGPlayer, so if you're looking for a copy for Commander and not trying to break the bank, just stick with the base version - they're the same card at the end of the day
Bodyguard cards are a bit of a speciality of the steel ink type and, when exerted, force opposing characters to target them when challenging
I say take your first turns slow and talk about what youre trying to do with your fellow players and learn together
10 Magic Golden Flower There are Glimmers that players will want to keep in play for extended periods of time, and while those cards may have some high Willpower, opponents will focus on them to banish them from play and eliminate their abilities
Yes, meld is legal in Commander, and a legendary with meld is eligible to be your commander too