Having more counters on more controlled creatures allows Tidus to more readily proc his " Cheer " ability, allowing him to Proliferate and draw, though this can only occur once per turn
A lifetime ago, I played Lay Waste to tie for the Top 8 of a PT in a mono-red deck
Pyroclasm is too puny for Commander, where pretty much everything is tougher than 2
If The Destined White Mage has at least one +1/+1 counter on itself, and with Triskelion exiled by Agatha's Soul Cauldron, you can activate Triskelion's ability on The Destined White Mage and remove one +1/+1 counter from itself to deal 1 damage to any target
Deckbuilding, too, follows close to Richard Garfields most popular creation
Beyond its impressive Flying body and First Strike, it provides recurring card advantage and occasional ramp, making it a must-have for any red deck