Its core loop is powerful: a user can scan a card (01:03) and almost instantly receive detailed information, including a price range and a description
As you acquire commons and uncommons of which you already own 4 copies, you earn progress to fill your Vault
Life is used as a resource constantly in Commander, from fetchlands to removal, from mana generation to card draw
Plenty of absurd cards and infinite combos remain legal, so it's crucial to always check the official banned list before relying on an older decklist or strategy
What makes it good in this capacity is its sub par usage of getting you a humble land, it never feels good but we all know just how bad the alternative is
Its power grows with each instant or sorcery you cast, making it a potent threat that can deal massive damage quickly