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Copying big scary creatures is nice, but so is copying creatures with ETB or death triggers, and theres plenty of that to go around

Copperhorn Scout lets us untap the team whenever it attacks, giving us pseudo-vigilance

Arixmethes is an excellent card to head your commander deck

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Pair Pinocchio, Star Attraction with Bodyguard - which requires opponents to challenge Bodyguard characters first - and new keyword Resist, which reduces incoming damage, and he could serve as a glass tap of precious lore, able to quickly top up your winning total with every turn he lasts on the field