It can kill planswalkers, block effectively or put people into range of being one shot by a lot of your big cards
You see, middle-staged Pokemon tend to receive less attention than their Basic and Stage 2 forms since most fans only care about the cute basic forms and the all-powerful Stage 2 forms that can help them win games
Although Commander isn't an official format (which has led to controversy), it's become one of the most popular ways to play Magic , demanding careful deckbuilding, and deep knowledge of card synergy while allowing for hyperspecific, overpowered playstyles
Cards like Kozilek, Desolation Twin, Phyrexian Triniform, Platinum Angel, and many other strong creatures will put immense pressure on your opponents
Try to use your characters to block your opponents high-lore characters from staying out in the early game even if you need to trade (lose yours to take out theirs)
Why would I bother