Mocking Sprite's last ability can't reduce the amount of colored mana you pay for a spell
The concept of drawing and discard, which a lot of players refer to as looting after Merfolk Looters activated ability, isnt new and most sets make use of this, especially in blue
That not only secures a leading position in the game, but often opens up attacks with your buffed up creatures that very same turn
Pair them with creatures like Inside Source, Neighborhood Guardian, Novice Inspector, Snarling Gorehound, Unscrupulous Agent, Slimy Dualleech, and Wispdrinker Vampire
Tevesh Szat also has the partner mechanic, so you can choose another card with partner to be co-commanders in the command zone