In MTG, sphinxes would eventually graduate to become one of the iconic Blue monsters -- fitting with the riddle theme and Blue being associated with knowledge
Conclusion I think that most Commander decks will benefit from playing a board wipe or two, because you simply cant guarantee that the natural variance of the format will always be in your favor
It is the same feeling you get when you stumble upon a shiny Pokemon
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For example, the last ability will count experience counters that you got from the second ability, from another ability, from another copy of Azula, Ruthless Firebender, and so on
Not only because most of the musketeer cards power each other up, but because of her ability Dramatic Entrance