Then, you use Mind Over Matter to tap out your opponent (to avoid counters) and then continually untap your Tolarian Academy, which is likely tapping for three, five, or even more mana
In March of the Machine , Im sure well see many legendary creatures teaming to fight Elesh Norns army of Phyrexians, and the comic book showcase style would be absolutely fitting for a battle of such epic proportions
Grimgrin acts as both a removal engine and a growing threat, combining sacrifice synergy with commander damage
Even if you ignore the Rad Counters, Nuclear Fallout is simply good, especially in the mana-rich Commander format
Spider Manifestation is an excellent mana dork
Granted, it's at sorcery speed instead of being able to do it on someone else's turn to start off a Storm combo with a bit of a boost, but in all likelihood it's still going to do more for you in a mono-black build than a simple Dark RitualDark Ritual will, for the same mana cost