I really like the double strike option and use it regularly to win a combat I otherwise wouldn't or to get double triggers from a "Deals combat damage to an opponent" trigger, such as Shadowmage Infiltrator or Avenging Druid
Instead, I achieve this now using Vizier of Tumbling Sands and Gilded Lotus in their place (which, admittedly might be better anyways)
If youre looking for something a bit different or if black really appeals to you Krrik, Son of Yawgmoth is the ideal Life-fgain commander
Madison Li Steel Mentor: Dr Li first shows up in Fallout 3, acting as a quest giver around the third way mark of the main campaign
This iteration of Robin Hood has him as a very strong attacker, challenging other characters to gain bonus lore
However, if they try to leave you out of the fun, you just get to drop whatever permanent you want onto the battlefield