It pairs ramp with disruption, perfect for players who like to think ahead and outmaneuver opponents over time
Decks that used Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin had color combinations and strategy flavors that were already a consistent survivor of the meta, even as Esper took flight once again and Izzet started retaking the Standard Aggro reins
Especially in the early game, board control is more important than rushing towards 20 lore, so dont quest or challenge if you dont need to
As you put Umaro's triggered ability on the stack, you choose a mode at random
As such, cards like Beacon of Immortality, which can gain you a ton of life at once, should be automatic inclusions in a Hope Estheim Commander deck