It should be very easy to draw a ton of cards each turn cycle as you pump out Gnomes
Misdirection or Redirect can often be better than a counter, allowing you to change the target of a removal spell from Lier to an opposing commander
Play booster boxes after Aetherdrift have 30 play boosters, but before DFT, packs per box can vary from 24-36
Running a pair of Partner Commanders, like Tymna and Thrasios, gives you double the triggers
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