That could include cheap 1/1 characters that you aim to spam out, or an alternative resource system for another effect
This turns the deck more from a sacrificing and destroying-focused amass strategy into a spellslinging one, with Saruman amassing every time you cast a noncreature spell
If you control six or more lands, create a token that's a copy of this creature instead
For players who want an active yellow leader with real tournament weight, strong resource flow, and the ability to turn Life movement into advantage, OP11 Nami is one of the best leaders in the game right now
Granted, it is one of the most played blue cards in EDH, but it still feels like it gets reprinted every few years and it almost never impacts the price
That makes it a dedicated blocker and a decent bank for +1/+1 counters, but that's only applicable if you have Resourceful Defense in play