Traditionally, cards that cost two mana, have a 2/2 statline, and have little-to-no relevant rules text are called "bears." That name is in honor of Grizzly Bears, an Alpha creature that was a 1G 2/2 with no additional abilities
Besides the obvious choice for commander format, it is being viewed by modern players as a potential addition to the Azorius Spirits deck in the format
They reprinted Exquisite Blood in a Commander precon (technically it was in Jumpstart (2020) and added to The List that same year, those are not reliable ways to obtain a copy and are a clear reason why Bloodthirsty Conqueror is a chase card from Foundations )
The sky is the limit with Xenagos, The Reveler, and the amount of all-around value that comes from the card makes it easily the best Gruul planeswalker out there.
Later in the game, when youve been able to go wide with Spawn tokens, you can just start launching them at your opponent
Reluctant Role Model & Twitching Doll Counters decks in Pioneer have always been missing some pieces to see real success
