Finally, while this card is not super innovative, I do believe it used -1/-1 counters in one of the most evocative ways ever: I pick on Homelands a lot, but my hat is off to this card
When it comes to judging the Commander 2016 decks by the value of their mana, we have a similar scenario to total value, with three decks in the top tier and then another two decks lagging far behind
Let it die and bring it back again in a loop
Through impulsive action, red wins games with speed and aggression, striking your opponents with Lightning Bolts or drowning them in hordes of goblins
Damage Stackers: Instead of effects that multiply damage output, these add a set amount of extra damage on top of it (Torbran, Thane of Red Fell, Jaya, Venerated Firemage, Mechanized Warfare, etc.)
It also transforms your sideboard into a toolbox that allows you to grab specific lock pieces needed for the particular situation