Im mostly interested in this vampire commander as a combo piece
This is a great flavor text for Ravnicas greatest scientific mind while also being a pretty endearing joke and riddle
If you are looking for a particular one, like Starburst or Time Walk, you might have to jump through some hoops, but for most commons it should be possible to find one
Then, Im assuming the next move is to enter the boy for the regional championships, have him clear up, and then vicariously live off his glory
Being able to give something, most likely Shalai, double strike every turn means you're going to have a lethal threat in very short order since you're also giving a counter along with the ability
While there's connective tissue to to the older stories, it largely stands alone as its own thing