The shield counter lets you exploit modified synergies, which often comes up in these decks
But, I actually like the deck filtering here quite a bit, since it's focused on putting smaller creatures into your hand, and he is a Human (and a Faerie, but Faeries don't run white), but unfortunately, he's not a Soldier, which is the more important keyword in Standard at the moment
Use Elspeths other +1 ability to give a creature flying and a buff until the end of the turn
He illustrated his first MTG card in 2007 and has since created hundreds more
Despite Wizards openly discussing a potential Commander ban for the card multiple times, Rhystic Study remains a seriously pricey card
Callidus Assassin AND Necron Deathmark with a shout out to Primaris Eliminator Ever since Nekrataal was printed to introduce ETB dorks way back in Visions, this ability on a stick has been beloved, and we've had entries like Shriekmaw and Ravenous Chupacabra that have improved on it since