Hes a solid if not spectacular option in the command zone, but probably fits better in the 99 of Elenda, the Dusk Rose or even the original Edgar Markov
[+1]: Until your next turn, up to one target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness equal to its converted mana cost
Professor Hojo offers a nice flexible discount that also applies to Equip costs, while also offering card draw if you use it
If the target creature is an illegal target as Deadly Embrace tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen
Controlling both shouldnt be too hard, but you have to have them survive until your next turn
Naturally, some of these references are about key major story points in their respective Final Fantasy titles