A lot of the time that extra base toughness will offset the mana cost over Connoisseur in terms of keeping it alive
Well, this is a classic example of how much mana efficiency matters
As the reviewer of FINAL FANTASY VI, FINAL FANTASY VII, FINAL FANTASY VIII, FINAL FANTASY X, FINAL FANTASY XIII, and FINAL FANTASY XV, what were you looking for when adapting those games into Magic ?" Nomura : "Similar to my previous answer, fans already have a clear image of these characters, and the artists bring their own individuality to the work
This combo also works with Requiem Angel in place of Bishop of Wings, but Requiem Angel is much more mana-intensive
I also added solid utility creatures from Streets of New Capenna that have some lifegain attached with Gala Greeters and Workshop Warchief