That's a lot of cards, especially in a format like Commander where you begin with 40 life and the four life-loss is paltry
If it takes a specific kind of deck to be able to best use the artifact, then you aren't taking a card you are always going to be able to play, and the card evaluation begins anew
If your opponent doesn't have removal, it becomes a headache to deal with as you will be prevented from your life total reaching zero, and require your opponents to win through other means
Fresh interest was generated for the design of this always-popular card when it appeared in 25th anniversary Promo Packs, emblazoned with a 25th anniversary logo to the right of the character
During the game, the two commanders operate independently
You start with no hand and an empty graveyard