(2021-02-05) Replacement effects that modify how a creature enters the battlefield are applied in the following order: first, control-changing effects (such as Gather Specimens), then copy effects (such as the abilities of Mystic Reflection and Clone), then all other effects
When I first started with them, they didnt do much in the way of damage, but they could prevent a lot of damage headed at their controller and could drain their enemies
This elemental commanders lifegain can build you a cushion and give you some extra time, the extra mana can make it a lot easier to cast more spells each turn, and dealing damage can be really helpful for removing planeswalkers or at least fending off their ultimate abilities
Add 2 green Digimon cards among them to the hand
Why show up to tournaments with something everyone else has
SR Super Rare Contact "C" X EARTH Level 6 [ InsectEffect ] ATK 1500 DEF 2200 When your opponent Normal or Special Summons a monster(s) (except during the Damage Step): You can Special Summon this card from your hand to the opponent's field in Defense Position