This is not only the old-fashioned way of getting cards like in real life, but this can also be the fastest way to get the card you're after if you've got enough luck on your side
In a singleton format like Commander, where youre only allowed to play 1 copy of any card that isnt a basic land instead of 4, youre often forced to look for alternate means of redundancy when tuning your deck to help it run more consistently
Allowing players to control the board with frightening efficiency, this card is a natural inclusion to any deck that can enable it
This card may not be a game-ender on its own, but a combination of its high mana cost, in-world importance, and board-wide protection is sure to make a splash as soon as it hits the table
Its not often that a promo card meant to highlight a particular format is banned in said format, and the fact that its happened twice with the same card is a bit disappointing