But while most only provide +1/+1, or in very specific cases +2/+2, Starlight Spectacular can grow much larger, and for only a little more mana
Whether its a three-color Commander or some extra fetch lands to smooth out your mana base, extra colors can usher a little extra risk in exchange for a big reward
Not only is it always Negate-proof, it - by itself - realizes the main focus of my Dragon deck
For instance, green offers Surrak, the Hunt Caller and Duskwatch Recruiter
This is particularly useful to prevent your opponents lifelink creatures from gaining them some life
The Filigree Sylex handles early-game pressure well, can get you out of trouble in a pinch later, and acts as a win condition if unneeded