The chances of oil counters reappearing in the future are quite slim, so the core of the combo is unlikely to be strengthened
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I don't need you to tell me this one was a stretch, I need you to tweet a link to this article so your friends read it) is worth protecting, and since it can build all on its own, you're going to feel stupid if you draw some cute pet card and your commander can't leave the command zone because it would cost 31 mana
(This effect lasts indefinitely.) Number 190 Language English Legal Formats Commander, Legacy, Vintage Not Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Modern, Pauper, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless Rulings (10/4/2004) This is a life loss and not a life payment so you can bid more life than you have.
The reason I play some mix of counters in this build is because not only are cards like The Abyss devastating against you, but sometimes the best route to victory is to cast one or two monsters and then simply counter the first removal spell, and your opponent will be dead in a few turns