This one absurdly strong $7 Magic card makes the best new Commander deck even better

Magic: The Gathering’s Secrets of Strixhaven set launches today, and as with last year’s Tarkir: Dragonstorm, we’re getting five Commander precons. They’re all pretty darn great, with very solid mana bases and a reasonable chance of enacting their game plan consistently, but there are obviously some changes to be made if you want to optimize the decks further. Below, I’ve recommended a single card swap to help Silverquill Influence really sing, as well as one bonus that doesn’t cost a great deal to swap in. Before we get started, let's touch on what Silverquill Influence is trying to do. This white/black deck is focused on getting your opponents to attack each other via the goad mechanic, which is triggered when an enchantment enters the battlefield when you have Killian, Decisive Mentor on the field. It's worth remembering that you don't have to enchant opponents' creatures to get value, either, letting you build up your own forces while goading just about everything you can. On the other hand, Scriv, the Obligator is another neat Commander option. Scriv is a 2/3 flying creature with deathtouch. Whenever it enters or attacks, you can attach a 'Contract' to a creature an opponent c

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