Then, a few days ago, I realized the perfect solution to this problem was staring me in the face the entire time, and it's one of my favorite Aetherdrift cards, in Monument to Endurance
Brushfire Elemental Gladiolus Amicitia Grove Rumbler Omnath, Locus of Rage Phylath, World Sculptor Rydia, Summoner of Mist Strider, Ranger of the North Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
The first trigger occurs when Aurelia's Vindicator turns face-up
In Commander, there are several ways to cheat this into play, putting a major target on your back but also giving you time to knock an opponent or two out of the game
I ran this in Abe's Deck of Happiness and Joy alongside Sneak Attack to punch as a 6/6 without evasion, just one fewer than Verdant Force but a cheaper drop if you have to hard cast it