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Even if my opponent can block and kill my guys in combat, I can suicide them and then Return to the Ranks to get them back, ideally using some Raise the Alarm tokens to help

Here are a handful of if/then statements that cover the situations

Unless, of course, you cast him during said player's upkeep, before their draw step

Everyones commander costs 6 mana

That's exactly what surveil lands provide: an alternative, fetchable land that provides value in situations where you don't need untapped mana right away

Your opponent then has to spend time and resources to deal with the threat so you are coming out ahead on both tempo and value, which is how you win midrange games of Magic