Tokens, however, are a necessary part of the game, and so blue does get them in specific ways that can interact with an aristocrat deck
Overall, hes comfortably one of the best Vampire Commanders MTG has ever produced for a midrange-stompy build
It is more efficient in many ways than most ramp spells and saw some play when it was reprinted in Dragons of Tarkir (2015)
For example, if you want to cast Fallaji Wayfarer but you only have 3 mana available, you can use one mana to cast a Birds of Paradise and then immediately tap the Bird to help cast the Wayfarer
It effectively shields your cards from scratches, water damage, and other potential hazards, keeping them in pristine condition
Now, the real trick of Universes Beyond design is balancing between the most flavorful execution and the needs of the set structure