Raiyuu, Storms Edge If you specifically want to build around samurai as a creature type, Isshin, Two Heavens as One definitely works, though Raiyuu, Storm's Edge is friendlier on the budget
You play Acererak, venture into the dungeon and put Acereraks bounce trigger on the stack, use Relic of Legends to tap Acererak for one black mana, and repeat
I dont see them getting substantially worse anytime soon, as they count as permanents and can help you cast cards before you should be able to in a game of Magic, as Garfield intended
While this is not an option for everyone if you do decide to get into Pucatrade or selling on TCGPlayer you can save a lot of money by buying in bulk
Well, I have both of those options covered for ya
Black also has classics like Phyrexian Rager and Dusk Legion Zealot to draw you cards, but it'll cost you some life in the process