The battle's protector doesn't control it, but they can block creatures that are attacking the battle just like they can block attacks on planeswalkers they control
Ankle Shanker How about another aggressive Mardu creature for you
Heres an outline: 5-8 removal spells 4-6 card draw spells (including flashback cards) 4-6 payoffs (Sahagin, Shantotto, etc.) 2-3 other creatures (Wyvern, Ice Flan, etc.) 17 lands The deck is fairly simple to put together, and really doesnt want much outside of removal, card draw, and payoffs
They still have to follow your commanders color identity, of course, just like the rest of the 99
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