This card is the cornerstone of one of the most consistent and flexible decks currently in rotation
II, III Gestalt Mode When you next cast a creature spell this turn, it gains haste until end of turn
However, after a little bit of digging around on EDHREC, I discovered four very different commanders that include Pod at much higher rates, despite having fewer decks overall
Allowed sets are Black and White onwards which is the same as current official Expanded format You can find the rules, FAQ and ban list at the Gym Leader Challenge website
After using Boost Shake, your turn ends
Fiend Hunter and Palace Jailer are the clearest examples of solid, budget-friendly removal that's good for flickering, but most of the others aren't great as they're more in the vein of the temporary Banisher Priest