I can see having cards in your deck that tap potential attackers, like Icy Manipulator and Opposition, so if an opponent doesnt draw a card from your commanders ability, you know you can keep your tap-down effects ready for potential attackers from their side of the battlefield
This card has been excellent in at least two decks Nexus is working on
Or at the very least, make your opponent super afraid to block or attack with it
This is also a permanent control-taking effect not associated with any aura or other permanent, so its very difficult for the original owner to get their defecting creature back
Whats interesting about that, though, is that Ive started teching more against it and its paying off
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