You at least get to try and keep counters on it yourself and with other cards it should be easier than just casting spells
Sapseep Forest Sapseep Forest is a narrow card that can be useful for green lifegain decks
If it werent, or if they still had the banned as a commander distinction, Im confident this Sultai commander would still be legal, since Narset, Parter of Veils is essentially doing the same thing
You want a simple, straightforward deck You want a competitive deck that wins easily and consistently You like the idea Shapeshifting to victory but want something more competitive (play Lazav, the Multifarious) If you're interested in a janky Johnny deck packed with weird, unique interactions not seen anywhere else, then Volrath, the Shapestealer is the commander for you
What started as a fan-made variant called Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH) has exploded into the game's most popular way to play, celebrated for its emphasis on creativity, social interaction, and epic, splashy gameplay
The biggest differences are the borders, print quality, and distribution methods