I dont often include counterspells at three mana or more - I feel there are plenty of options for two mana or less, as highlighted in the Two mana counterspells you arent running but could article a few months ago - and when I do they have to come with some serious benefits
Unlike Prowess creatures, the creature equipped to Planisphere gains permanent bonuses
By detaching an XYZ material from this card, you can take control of one of your opponents face-up monsters and effectively transform it into another Galaxy Eyes Cipher Dragon , changing the cards name and boosting its attack to 3000
In Commander, Maraxus will give you a faster Commander kill too, by the by, in decks with an evasive Commander or Voltron, Aura, or Equipment brews where you seek to kill with your Commander
Youll want to play elves, of course, which in turn will keep blighting your opponents
It can stall out a turn for you to make a killer comeback