On its back side, Esika becomes The Prismatic Bridge
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Magitek Armor isnt quite so bad because at least it creates a token that can crew it, but I still think this is going to fall well short of where it needs to be
Because you're focused on developing a one threat at any time, however, you're particularly vulnerable to targeted removal such as Swords to Plowshares, which can undo all the work you've done for 1 mana at instant speed
For context on just how under the radar Brainstorm was, heres the eventual champion and shortlist Hall of Fame candidate, Justin Garys U/R list from that same event: Creatures (12) Lands (22) Spells (26) 2 Nevinyrral's Disk 4 Counterspell 4 Dissipate 4 Force of Will 3 Earthquake 3 Disintegrate 2 Incinerate 2 Serrated Arrows 2 Binding Grasp Sideboard Super rad deck, to be sure, but definitely could have benefited from a playset of Brainstorms
What makes a good zombie commander Zombies are a black-based tribe mono-black at their cheapest, splashing blue (Dimir) for card draw and reanimation, or white (Esper) for token payoffs