A 2/2 with double-strike can play defense, but something's probably going poorly if that's the position you're in
A lot of good Rakdos cards ask you to pay life as part of your deal with these devils, so your demonic attacks are a way for you to get some of your strength back
For example, having a Commander pre-con thats focused on the group hug gameplay style was fascinating
you open a pack, got a pile of commons, a few uncommons, and one slot that contained either a rare or, if luck would have it, a mythic rare
This gives them depth and leaves you feeling like theres more to discover than you notice at first glance
In a game with shared life totals (such as a game of Commander Archenemy), each team has a single life total