As I write this so far it looks like I may have been the only one. As a writer about the Commander format for many years now, Ive made a conscious effort to write about, build and play many, many sorts of decks and color combinations, so it pleases me that people still think of me as a Golgari mage
Most Counter Trap Cards have activation condition that only allow them to be activated in response to the activations of other cards or effects (usually to negate those activations/effects), although there are others that can be activated as Chain Link 1 if their activation condition is met, such as "Black Horn of Heaven", "Negate Attack", or "Parthian Shot"
Chart shows the price of Nidorina #55 at the end of each month going back as long as we have tracked the item.
I would much rather try and get my value in tempo positive ways or in bigger chunks later down the line
It's a little weird to think about, but having access to efficient cards like Crux of Fate and The Ur-Dragon available since you make all of your slivers a dragon seems incredible