If the targeted permanent or opponent has more than one kind of counter, you must remove all of them
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur is a nice token commander that benefits from artifacts and enchantments
This card is a good example
There is also this artifact subtheme, with cards like Reckless Fireweaver, Sai, Master Thopterist, and Stridehangar Automaton
Since Protection is a static ability that functions while the permanent with it is on the battlefield, Extirpate may target cards with relevant Protection: Any of these cards in a graveyard is a legal target for Extirpate
Feels like more of a 2-of that you sometimes can play for a small board benefit and to generate you some passive lore