There are more than enough -1/-1 and synergistic cards to support a general -1/-1 counter strategy
(For example, if two Goblin Warriors and a Goblin Shaman are on the battlefield, each gets +2/+2.) Hup, two, three, four, Dunno how to count no more. Illustrated by Scott M
While easy infinite combos like Basalt Monolith or Grim Monolith make Zirda one of the most powerful companions in Commanderpotentially generating infinite mana as early as Turn 3it seems difficult to pull off such combos in other formats, especially since the combo pieces are only legal in Legacy
My verdict: The Amber & Amethyst Starter Deck is the best deck for beginners, giving you both survivability and smart plays right out of the box
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