STX Strixhaven: School of Mages 260 - Uncommon - English Choosing a college based on Mage Tower results is discouraged, but not unheard of
Its good to suss out where Magics history has its gaps or has its old cards that are really weird. As card and deck design unfolded, the Commander team sought to replace some of the classic group slug enablers with cards that would be easier to manage for the decks players, as well as their opponents
But hes also easier to slot into a list than Larrus and will often be good enough value being a free threat from your sideboard
The creature it enchants will be able to attack freely without concern for being blocked
The mana could also go towards land destruction spells such as Acidic Slime, Reap and Sow, and Woodfall Primus, to prevent control decks from stopping Thrun with Iona, Shield of Emeria
Its good when you need to gain life, and the fact that you can reanimate a nonland permanent opens the possibilities for cards like Lunar Convocation, Builder's Talent, and Hopeless Nightmare, among others