Sure, they can kill your buffed dork but you are probably still ahead on cards and mana
What makes this whole thing really absurd though, is that you when you cast an Equipment spell like that, it gains When this Equipment enters the battlefield, attach it to target creature you control. That means that all you have to do is cast an Equipment from the top of your deck, and suddenly youve bolstered your attack and defence substantially
Without the cycling lands from the Onslaught block, a card like Life from the Loam loses some of its power, but it is still a great engine
One of the most revolting MTG cards ever printed, Sickening Shoal, is spiking in value
Bloomburrow introduced numerous typal commanders for less-than-supported creature types such as Rabbits, Otters, and Bats, but some generals are flexible enough that they can work well even without significant investment in their creature theme