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If the players in your group are fine with you using printed proxies, perhaps after a rule 0 discussion, then read on

Whenever an opponent casts a spell, if it's not their turn, you create a 3/3 green Elephant creature token

In fact, there are several different ways to build a mono-red Commander deck, and many different commanders to build around

Fellwar Stone and Mind Stone are both more efficient mana rocks, but even without it you should still have enough lands and ramp that you won't miss it

Their game plan is more gradual, and notably resilient against board wipes, since they can recall their favorite friends back from the grave