They have a very Commander feel to them, and sometimes they can be powerful, but they are usually the first cards I cut from these preconstructed decks
That way, the control player can answer the opponents plays, wait until the coast is clear, then attack with their creature land over the course of several turns
Sure you have to be squarely in Elves for it to work, but that justifies the potential two mana to have repeatable populate on the field
There are Angels, Dragons, Gods and Monsters
Cards like Elvish Spirit Guide and Simian Spirit Guide produce mana for free, as does Lotus Petal
Youre taxing everyone around the table each time they cast a non-creature spell or else youll draw a card