Aretopolis Plane Kephalai When you planeswalk to Aretopolis and at the beginning of your upkeep, put a scroll counter on Aretopolis, then you gain life equal to the number of scroll counters on it
However, the first set of Sword and Shield, while featuring a few secrets, was so manageable that I basically finished it in two boxes
The result is a slightly more complex beginner deck than most, but one that feels great to win with
These cards have their merits, especially if you prefer a more competitive approach to Commander, but if you find yourself conflicted about including them, its completely justifiable to keep playing what you enjoy instead
Hanged Executioner Removal linked to creatures is always good
This usually means you can leave cards like Duress and Tectonic Rift to the side