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I'm not sure why the rules committee didn't just decide that the command zone and the role of commander is a worthwhile stand-in for the companion mechanic, but the two do work differently

Was it everything you thought it was going to be

Decks like Jeskai Control or Boros Energy use Phlage as a grindy finisher thats hard to remove and punishes your opponent each time it shows up

Midgame plan: Do you reliably develop by turns 4 to 6

Delney, Streetwise Lookout provides lots of extra triggers, while Arabella, Abandoned Doll burns your opponents out of the game

Best of three matches and good deck design both help reduce the imbalance that random distribution of lands can bring to the game but it is still a frustrating part of it