Thrakkus the Butcher works really well with your commander, Atarka, World Render, which gives all your Dragons double strike when they attack ultimately letting you hit for quadruple damage
I wonder if were ever going to get another set with the cumulative upkeep mechanic
Do you like shopping for Magic cards online, or do you prefer to do it in person
Regardless, the ring is overtuned, but I guess thats to be expected given that Wizards of the Coast made a whole marketing campaign around opening it
Three mana for a commander that offers (limited) card advantage and becomes a relevant threat later in the game is well worth playing
When Mental Misstep was legal in Legacy, it had many jobs, not the least of which was countering Lightning Bolts and Swords to Plowshares