You can cast commanders, foretell cards, or suspended cards and it will work, as will proliferate effects or +1/+1 counter synergies
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Am I a little biased towards my first and favorite commander
On a more serious note, Craterhoof Behemoth is far from necessary
Skip to main content SIGN IN Final Fantasy Variants Foil: Ultima, Origin of Oblivion (0421 - Extended Art) Edition: Final Fantasy Variants Type: Legendary Creature - God Cast: Rarity: R Collector #: 0421 Pow/Tuf: 4/4 Flying Whenever Ultima attacks, put a blight counter on target land
Some abilities are just sign-posted to be linked with other cards in the set, like with the aforementioned Jim Hawkins, Space Traveler card, and this card is almost definitely built exclusively to get yourself a free Lucky Dime, the seven cost item that no doubt plenty of decks will be building around this set
I think you're right though that the first version might be better suited, especially in proactive Decks