Sure, this engine might not provide the most value in the world, but having it as a constant option is invaluable
It was banned in Modern for encouraging strong, lengthy combos, but theres nothing stopping you from recreating those combos in Commander
Where prices really spike is when cards appeal to both groups, with a card like Sheoldred, The Apocalypse a prime example being a major player in multiple competitive formats, and a favourite in Commander
But the real power comes from its activated ability: For 4 mana and a tap, you can sacrifice it to tutor any artifact into your hand
Each spell churns out a 1/1 flying Drone, giving both defense in the air and a growing army over time
A single Cultivate is often enough to set those decks in motion