The indestructible it grants is very important, as it removes most of your opponents options for getting their commander back in the command zone
I didnt have any byes, so I had to sit down in round 1 to play
The biggest barrier for this card is how poorly it feels like it stacks up against Snuff Out on the one hand which is a zero mana card for just one life more and has a life free mode of play and will kill things with 4 or more thoughness
It's Nature's RhythmNature's Rhythm that takes the crown
Atalan Jackal seems like a fun silly card that might be really good for almost any Gruul deck
Grief Banned across popular formats such as Modern, Legacy, and the digital-only Historic, this creature is among the best ever printed, not only thanks to its ability to scam opponents but also because you get to deal with the best card they have sitting in their hand