Agreed - Maralen is only good for combo, and that gets boring after one game (I know because I built it years ago). She just gives your opponents way too much with the tutor. Any time I've seen a Maralen on the opposite side of the table, I just tutor (off her ability) for something to kill her. I understand the challenge assigned her to you, but you should ask for a mulligan. Nearly every black commander would be better for this challenge than her, excepting Haakon and maybe Phage.
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