Battle for Zendikar was the first set to have an explicit lifegain mechanical theme without a keyword: Serene Steward and Cliffhaven Vampire formed the basis of the archetype, enabled by cards like Vampire Envoy and Stone Haven Medic
Scar, Vengeful Lion Enchanted Rare ($107) A 4 Ink cost, Emerald type character, Scar, Vengeful Lions Enchanted Rare variant features a gorgeously green hued illustration of the power hungry big cat
Plus, you get an easy route through The Undercity if you drop a White Plume Adventurer and bring the initiative into the game
It costs the same, deals more damage, and has a larger base stat line at all times
Recently Gavin Verhey of Wizards of the Coast, and more importantly for todays topic, voice of the Commander Format Panel, put out a video describing changes to the bracket system, the games changers list, discussed the banning or lack thereof of Rhystic Study, and a proposed change to the how hybrid mana works in Commander
Taunt From the Rampart is essentially the same card in a heads-up situation