Even the cards one level down, like the long list of 2/1s for one mana such as Dragon Hunter and Expedition Envoy, are still plenty effective
This card can provide excellent ramp when you sacrifice a Thopter or other weenie artifact creature token
Board wipes like Cleansing Nova are also quite inconvenient, as theyll clear both your threats and the commander helping you resurrect them
Lastly, if a Desert typed land is put in the graveyard from anywhere, you get a 4/2 plant warrior token with reach
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight is the meticulous type of robot that won't skip over any thopters, treasures, foods, or clues
The fact this instant spell creates lots of bird tokens with flying is also nice, since it'll make attacking with them that much easier