To sweeten things up for Shannid, well add Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire, Shinka, the Bloodsoaked KeepShinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep, and Eiganjo CastleEiganjo Castle, with the latter two being useful for helping your creatures in battle
Glint-Sleeve Siphoner has Menace, and whenever it enters the battlefield or attacks, you gain one energy counter
For example, if a 4/4 creature an opponent controls is dealt 2 damage by a spell you control and later that turn is dealt 3 damage by a spell another player controls, Aegar's ability will trigger
Despite the lower number compared to creature tokens, artifact tokens are often much stronger and among the best card types in the game thanks to token support
Let's see what the rough ratios are for Explorers of the Deep and how it compares