Alexi, Zephyr Mage (Masques/Nemesis/Prophecy) Here's the difference between Odyssey Block and Masques Block: There weren't a lot of spells that could kill a three toughness creature in Masques Block, where there are quite a few in Odyssey Block
Anybody who runs their hands over the rich, polished surface of Magic long enough becomes intimately familiar with the burrs, those weird cards which generate trivia questions and allow for unforeseen interactions to arise
Modal spells have always been popular for their versatility and include many popular Commander staples
Since poison is his thing, we wanted some sort of life-loss-matters ability
While Ocelot Pride isnt quite that busted, I see the similarity: If either of these cards arent answered, they win the game with little effort
His direct and pure damage based utility makes him appealing in most places and his low mana costs further increase his desirability