I like this one quite a lot, and it might replace a protection spell in my non-Sunforger builds particularly in decks like Nahiri or Eivor that want you to max-out on equipment
Defender vs Flying Unless it also has flying or reach, a creature with defender cannot block flying creatures
Xander feels like the type of commander where the person with the loudest voice or worst hot takes will target you simply for showing up and make sure to let you know they hate you because YOU chose to play that deck even though theyve likely never played against it before
Shatter is a perfect accompaniment to three damage at a dork
Shinryu's unique effect, Burning Chains, can come in handy in the multiplayer Commander format, though this may cause other players to focus their attacks on Shinryu and its user
Some careful deckbuilding is needed, but tutoring for a one-drop creature, enchantment or artifact is an incredibly flexible ability, and can generally find the perfect silver bullet so long as you include it