Grading makes sense for specific high-value cards in excellent condition, but it's an added cost that most beginners don't need to worry about early on
2 Azami, Lady Of Scrolls - Keeper Of Knowledge Azami, Lady of Scrolls is perhaps the simplest commander on the list
Annul Getting its umpteenth reprint in Edge of Eternities, Annul is always a good sideboard option to have around
Yes, this will ultimately gain you tempo when it kills and elf or Mother of Runes on turn one but all the other options here also at least manage that
At the beginning of that turns end step, you lose the game
Fetch lands, extra land drops, and staple MTG cards like Cultivate let you trigger her ability multiple times per turn