Despite that, they can test out decks against random AI
You can also use cards like Ram Through to push Omanths damage through or equipment like Forebears Blade to give it trample Purphoros, God of the Forge & Arasta of the Endless Web There are plenty of wild things you can do with Purphoros, God of the Forge which can help whittle your opponents life totals away
Ive seen some people comparing Loyal Drake to Phyrexian Arena, which isnt fair-Phyrexian Arena is far better, even before you factor in blues greater ease at finding card draw effects-but Ive played Wall of Blossoms and Carven Caryatid in U/G Commander decks before, and I can see myself playing Loyal Drake, too
Same art, same card title
Delve can help reduce what you actually pay, but the card still has a huge mana value, meaning Quandrix still gives you a massive Cascade trigger