You have the payoff but too few ways to activate it.
Look for Emil, Vastlands Roamer.
Inventory supplies a permanent counter, and Emil gives creatures with counters trample so that size can get through.
Your synergy is already working but you keep falling behind.
Take an early play or answer before another expensive reward.
This pairing has no published college identity or gold signpost. Prioritize individually useful cards and a reliable two-color curve.
The support is missing
Favor castable creatures and interaction if narrow support does not arrive.