The 2-1-1 is common parlance for Pokmon TCG players when referring to a complete evolution line of Pokmon
Core synergy pieces Lifegain payoffs: Life drain: Lifegain engines: Commanders 41.7% (15) 33.3% (12) 13.9% (5) 11.1% (4) How to beat it Static life-gain hate is brutal: Tainted Remedy and Rain of Gore invert every gain trigger into damage
This leaves room for 1315 high-impact uninkables
On top of that, you gain life equal to your token count, turning a wide board into both a shield and a buffer
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap is interesting because it doesnt actually counter any spells
Honorable Mentions Jill, Shiva's Dominant, Shiva, Warden of Ice, and Snow Villiers put Ice and Snow in your command zone, but are really limited in their potential to lead a deck