The main mechanic behind the card allows a near-enough risk-free battle step
Also, if you happen to be the owner of an Alpha Black Lotus card, please leave me your address along with a schedule of when youre out of the house
The version from the main set, Sauron, the Dark Lord, seemed a bit oppressive to the style of Commander I typically enjoy playing due to that tough ward cost as the commander, so instead I chose to build around the version from the Commander preconstructed deck: Sauron, Lord of the Rings
The most likely reasons are if it's sacrificed, if it's legendary and another legendary creature with the same name is controlled by the same player, or if its toughness is 0 or less.
Doesnt actually feel mythic to me, but these were still the early days and the mythics were still trying to find their footing
The secret is to give hope to your opponent during his turn, and despair during yours, Guardian Slime and Hallowed Life Barrier can trick your opponent