Creatures dont go to the graveyard when theyre exiled
Any card that cares about modified creatures or a creature becoming modified can go into an Auras-only deck, and I hope to see more batching things like that
Winters abilities seem to encourage a classic GB midrange playstyle where we run a bunch of powerful, loosely synergistic permanents with different card types and a focus on self-mill
The Cloudsea Djinn (Nyxbloom Ancient) I'd call this a fringe Commander staple, as big mana green decks love this massive enchantment creature for some extra ramp, and the Cloudsea Djinn art from the original Final Fantasy is icing on the cake
Thats why fetch lands like Flooded Strand, Misty Rainforest, and Verdant Catacombs are paired with shock lands like Breeding Pool, Steam Vents, Godless Shrine, and Temple Garden
I mentioned counterspells before as a form of removal, but they can also be a form of protection