mtg angel commander deck Avacyn, of Hope ANGEL TRIBAL Magic Custom – CommanderComplete Ready to play Angels: They're Just Like Us

It's the Elf type, which means it'll be the first one in that deck

So while Counterspell might be able to deal with any threat, most times you'd be better off drafting Dark Banishing or Incinerate so you could drop early creatures, and then use the removal to mop up afterwards instead of having to wait for your gracious opponent to walk into your untapped Islands

This can make activating the Portal every turn automatic, and thats a good way to win the game in a hurry

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Blue Unless you know exactly whats on the top of the library, youre probably waiting until later in the game to cast Bond of Insight, when you have the exact cards you want already in the graveyard