By removing five counters from Ramos, its controller can produce ten mana, specifically two of each color, allowing for massive and game-changing spells to be cast with ease
That starts at 10, which is perilously low, and is the major reason to avoid fights as long as possible until you build up your life total along with your deck
Ulrichs buff can be a nice bonus on the occasion where it goes off, and Ulrich itself is helpful for removal, but it doesnt give you a lot of added benefits for your other werewolves
Formats like Standard and Pioneer may be about to have a token/convoke problem
There are certainly newer printings that stick in the imaginations of playersJace, the Mind Sculptor, or even Siege Rhinobut there is something really special about the original cards and the first few expansions
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain | Illustration by Brad Rigney Historic commanders are legendary creatures that care about historic permanents, whether by helping you cast them, or benefitting from them being in various zones