Just activating encore with no other creatures on board gives you access to three five-power flyers for the turn
While flicker decks have historically been better for adding blue, its now increasingly possible to get away without doing so
Obviously, there are many top-notch removal spells available to choose from and depending on the colors of your Commander, some cards are off the table for you
While this card will be an auto-include in my Sakashima the Impostor Commander deck, I'm also excited to see it played in Zendikar Rising Limited, where it potentially ends up as a dual-class party member, a copy of a massive creature you already control, or even a land drop when you really need it
Spark Harvest or Annihilating Glare are honestly only worth it if your deck is running any kind of sacrificial theme , but then they can be a great alternative to the usual Terror effects