It wasnt all about big creatures, Orcish Lumberjack and Orcish Squatters were widely used, as extremely useful creatures that could really assist you and hurt your opponent
The Mono-Black card started at around $40 for Sheoldreds regular version and has since risen to around $70
Factor in its low mana cost, and Hope Estheim is one of the best MTG Lifegain Commanders weve seen in recent years
To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying (such as a flashback cost), add any cost increases (such as kicker costs), then apply any cost reductions (such as that of Serah Farron or Crystallized Serah's first abilities)
Granted, you get a creature token on top, but assuming an average top five reveal, thatll be a 2/2 or a 3/3, and Im not entirely sure thats worth the extra mana cost