A fair game plan is equally viable, relying on Vitos powerful activated ability and the life gain from cards like Polluted Bonds and Gray Merchant of Asphodel to drain your opponents life totals, drop by drop
Along with the two starter decks, there will be a new Illumineer's Trove and new accessories like deck boxes, card sleeves, and playmats
The variety in being able to choose between a Food or Treasure token makes this creature valuable to get the lifegain or ramp resources you need
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That really doesn't matter in the end
But for the classic turtles, there are a couple compelling paths to victory well-suited to Commander: Blossoming Tortoise Combos Blossoming Tortoise can combo off because the cost reduction it gives to land creatures doesnt have the restriction you see on Zirda, the Dawnwaker and other ability cost reducers