Self-Destruct, for example, would have been a nastier component of the already rampant Mono Red, especially with the knowledge that one of the winning moves for it was to blow up a Heartfire Hero using it
It uses lifegain to make a creature massive, especially in white decks that love both gaining life and going tall
If you lose momentum, look to characters like Improvise, Flotsam and Jetsam, Rolly, and Patch, Intimdating Pup to help you trade efficiently and maximize the value of your ink
It's worth nothing, however, that whether you cast it normally or cheat it into play, the card is very weak to graveyard hate
However, the longer a game transpires and the more times this commander is played, its effects grows progressively more impactful, allowing your Pirates to deal some serious damage
5 Trygon Predator Its been a while since I battled in Vintage, which is a goddamn shame since its the most awesome Constructed format