(A suspected creature has menace and can't block.) You don't have to choose a target for Absolving Lammasu's last ability
However, if you were looking for access to a third "commander" as well, might I suggest pairing up Sakashima with Francisco, Fowl MarauderFrancisco, Fowl Marauder and throwing in GyrudaGyruda as Companion
Skullport Merchant is similar, giving us a way to make a Treasure and also sacrifice some of our less powerful creatures for value, while also putting a 1/4 body on the battlefield, which makes it a really solid blocker against aggro
The classic match up is any kind of draw go control deck against RDW in which the control deck is forced into being the aggressor and having to end the game as quickly as they reasonably can
This tactic is made easier with a combination of Weezing and Koga
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