These can't attack effects are universally good against aggressive decks, making them perfect for any strategy looking to extend the game
However, they often struggle against certain prevalent matchups
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One of the best ways to protect powerful creatures like Dragons and ensure you get some value out of them with at least one combat phase is by casting them at instant speed, so Renari makes a great choice for a Dragon commander
Herald of Torment ($0.25) Bestow allows sweepers insurance, evasion, devotion assistance
Dark Apostle can do good work in decks that produce lots of mana or reduce the cost of activated abilities, but Id be wary of throwing this into any spellslinger deck