One mechanic that makes this deck tick is partner, which is returning to allow the running of dual Commanders, provided they share the same ability, which in this case, is called Character Select
No blocking a menace creature with a deathtouch creature has nothing to do with the menace creature's ability to win in combat
Ready to see what my take is on the best new talent in the set
The practical takeaway: If you are printing one or two decks, the price difference is usually not worth the extra hassle
Currently, Taeko, the Patient Avalanche seems like a decent addition to the 99 of Ninja Typal decks, but not much more
Not being an instant is far more significant on this spell as it can't deal with man lands and, while still very versatile, feels more over-costed than vindicate and is thus a very clunky card