While there are a few creatures in the 99 that can help mitigate this problem, Id definitely recommend adding a few cards to help make sure that damage gets through during combat
As a low-level player, although he has tremendous hitting power, he is nothing more than a brain muscle, so I want to think carefully about how to place him on his deck
Keeping your hand full after a brutal combat step or a board wipe is a great way to help you recover, but since its not a 'may' affect, be careful not to get your life total too low
Its VMAX form also means ridiculous HP , so it can tank hits while charging up for devastating swings
But it enters untapped and taps for colored mana so can substitute for an island if you aren't scared of Back to Basics or Blood Moon
Utopia has the number 9 in the ones column while Dark Mist has the number 9 in the tens column