I think Auras are underrated, and have more to say about that here
Then, it mutated into competitions in different formats, very similar to those we see from Magic: The Gathering today, if a lot more primitive
Even better, Rangers Refueler has an exhaust ability tacked on it it, letting you permanently transform it from a regular vehicle to an artifact creature, while slapping a +1/+1 counter on it
Although they arent pirates, they certainly tie-in with the seafaring theme of the set, and show that the Azurite Sea isnt just about piratry its about great adventures on the wide open seas
For a player accustomed to the leisurely pace of a Commander game, stepping into the world of Standard can feel like moving from a casual marathon to a high-stakes sprint
This was not this great, revelatory theme for Commander and these colors