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Jaces -1 ability ensures that the opponents creatures can be returned to their hand, ready to be countered on a future turn

Im mostly happy to play this with Rydia or graveyard synergies (i.e., Esper Origins / Summon: Esper Maduin), though its acceptable filler anywhere

Being in Azorius also means full access to counterspells and pillow fort enchantments to protect what you are building

Finally, I'll point out that Marneus, Alela, and Raffine all also play into an Esper sub-theme that may be subtle, but is definitely powerful: aggro-tempo

A good example is running out annoying pieces like Authority of the Consuls and Blind Obedience before Smothering Tithe, or following ST up with a Doubling Season