As there are many great Aristocrats options in the Commander format, we're going to examine the best of the best the archetype has to offer
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist & Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel - You can make a lot of deals with Livio, offering to save a creature that's about to get destroyed or exiled
The top one, however, is the Japan-exclusive Black Chocobo, which costs over $6,500
Its a superb early defender at 4 toughness, and the card draw helps slower white decks accumulate the resources they need to pull ahead in the midgame and close out during the late game
Thanks to a few key differences, however, its quite a bit better
Enchantment Recursion (CTRL to add secondary) Removal Basilisk Collar Equipped creature has deathtouch and lifelink