Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, Revised, and early expansion cards can vary massively in price depending on the exact version
So maybe Volkner is letting little Shinx practice so that way when the heat is on and the battle begins, Shinx can Hide like a pro
If youre not already at the life threshold, itll help you climb while also gaining your opponents life
While Im not sure if it truly makes the cut in cEDH, you could also cast Return the Favor to make your own copy of the enters-the-battlefield ability of Thassas Oracle to win on top of their ability on the stack
This will result in a lower power deck suitable for the type of casual pods that will allow silver-bordered commanders, while also leading to a unique game experience for everyone involved
This is great against Tron lands, and better yet, any deck can use Ghost Quarter