For only two blue mana you can spit out an answer to anything your opponents play, whether they are playing Darksteel Forge, Paradox Engine, or even another counterspell
If you can afford it, Gaeas Cradle is an absolute godsend here
He primarily exists as a politics deck since all of his abilities can target any player and their stuff
It is very much due to the extra costs of Den Protector and Yavimaya Elder are not in my cube presently while the other 8 cards all are
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Rarity: Uncommon TYPE: Legendary Creature SUBTYPE: Human Warrior CMC: 3 Mana cost: USD: $4.09 EUR: 2.50 TIX: 0.00 EDHREC RANK: 6354 (2/3) Whenever one or more cards leave your graveyard, you draw a card and you lose 1 life
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer isnt splashy, but its a viable commander for Peasant EDH