Although Estrid, the Masked is the face commander, the alternate commander Tuvasa the Sunlit is more often what you'll use as your commander instead, as it provides more consistent support by drawing you cards and growing its stats for every enchantment you control
If I had no other equipment going into pack two I would take a good removal card, planeswalker or even strong archetypal card like a Selfless Spirit over it
All of the Merlin cards give an ability when returned to hand, like the Merlin Crab which gives another character +3 strength when challenging, when they are played, and when they leave play (which can be in the same turn for a super boost), and Madam Min returns cards to hand when played
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