To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying (such as a flashback cost), add any cost increases (such as kicker costs), then apply any cost reductions (such as that of Emet-Selch of the Third Seat's first ability)
As if that wasn't already good enough, Ashad comes with another ability to gain +1/+1 counters by sacrificing your creatures
This red, white, and black commander gives all your other legendary creatures menace, as well as letting you draw a card when you play a legendary land and cast a legendary spell, though it costs you one life every time you do
Nissa, Steward of Elements I don't know why many of you are still sleeping on this iteration Nissa
Cheer In true 2025 fashion, Cheer could be messed up if you give it a chance
Oketra the True can also be a creature that attacks for 6 double striking damage with a toughness-matters deck in the mold of Doran, the Siege Tower or Baldin, Century Herdmaster