Id want more of a discount if I could, but Im not in charge
Partner just opens up so many deckbuilding opportunities and combinations, and simply having two commanders gives you various edges, even if the individual card isnt anything amazing
To ensure you can evolve consistently, you need to run multiple copies of each stage in what are called "evolution lines." Stage 1 Lines: For a primary Stage 1 attacker or support Pokmon, a 4-3 line (four Basics, three Stage 1s) is a common competitive ratio
I also really like Soul Immolation as a board wipe
If some players love them and buy them, and Wizards makes a huge pile of money as a result, I see that as a good thing
These are both fine cards, they will likely win you some games but they are not optimal inclusions in most situations (Dragonlord can be if you are heavy red and need mana sinks for some reason)