We can only cast it during an opponent's combat, but boy is that going to be an unfavorable combat for them
It is a very useful deck for players looking to play Sapphire in their deck, however
(You can also choose to add the card to your inkwell, if your hand is looking healthy enough.) While Friends on the Other Sides effect is straightforward, its fairly low cost and handy card draw ability makes it an essential song card for your Amethyst deck, allowing you to quickly start searching through your deck for other cards you need to get your gameplay strategy in motion
Unless you are getting ready to die and desperately need a blocker, you will wait until you can protect it from whatever shenanigans your opponent has devised for your finisher
Reading her effect more closely, however, Merieke doesnt actually have to die she merely needs to leave the battlefield or untap to destroy her stolen target
The Mardu Surge deck emphasizes combat and tokens, with commanders rewarding token sacrifices and value
