It comes from a time before Commander, when multiplayer casual games of Magic needed a lot of house rules and organization to be anything but plain ol free-for-all
Furthermore, the combination of flying, first strike, and lifelink make this the perfect creature to stave off aggressive decks
The Pikachu Star and Charizard Star cards are worth the most, each demanding high prices for a mint condition copy
Here are a few key points that highlight the importance of card draw: Consistency : Drawing more cards means better chances of getting the spells you need when you need them
Do you have a really unusual theme that needs an atypical commander, like a playtest card or card from an Un - set
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