Rather than delve into that model, I'll focus on what I like about where we ended up and provide some of the pathing that got us there
For this same reason, I would never guard the first attack to life (I've also already established that I generally always take 2 life at the start of the game.) Imagine if you guard your opponent's first attack to life, and then they decide to just not attack you
Finally, Sagas themselves are an increasingly well-supported card type with powerful, interesting commander options like Tom BombadilTom Bombadil, Narci, Fable SingerNarci, Fable Singer, and Sigurd, Jarl of RavensthorpeSigurd, Jarl of Ravensthorpe
Since these products have chase cards, they can be a bit more expensive than other sets
Of course, this card was introduced long before Commander was created, but due to the prevalence of mana rocks and various token types (specifically Treasures, Food and Clues) in the format, it can truly sing in a Treefolk build facing off against an artifact-heavy pod (which is most of them)