Though, at first glance, the hound's lack of abilities may paint it as an underwhelming commander, its converted mana cost of one allows for Isamaru to be played on the first turn of nearly every game
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal and Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation both seem like win more cards in their archetypes, and thus will show up in EDH decks on those themes (they give me heavy Erebos, Bleak-Hearted vibes)
Flying, menace
Alone, this ability could end the game in a handful of turns, if your opponent doesn't have an answer for it
Perhaps power creep has simply made this card obsolete, as a five-mana 3/3 Angel flyer with some upside is just not cutting it by todays standards
Luckily, we know how many Japanese players were crowned first, second and third-place winners in the 2002 circuit, thanks to Vol