The looting effect also contributes to a reliable reanimation strategy, or to set up a future Yawgmoths Will to maximum effect
A rare card thats also a playset staple in a popular format has extreme value
Here are a handful of inexpensive equipment with triggered abilities that will help the deck function: Explorer's Scope, Goldvein Pick, Greatsword of Tyr, Rogue's Gloves and Quietus Spike
And with 6-9 mana, this card handles the land destruction department alone pretty well
So having some combo synergies helps make the commanders work, especially with ETBs and graveyard effects as with Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
The splashy ability was the middle ability, so we decided we'd like to have synergy with that