I want it in this deck not only for the vague on theme nature vibe, but also because also because, as I just demonstrated, this deck plays with cards on every part of the mana curve
Except for its name and types, the token copies exactly what was printed on the original creature and nothing else (unless that permanent is copying something else or it is a token
Making two 2/2 artifact creature tokens whenever an artifact leaves your graveyard is incredible, alongside unearth cards like Chronomancer and Lokhust Heavy Destroyer as well as things like Anrakyr the Traveller
Opponents in a Commander game will almost always have something they would rather be doing with their mana rather than paying Smothering Tithe's tax
The Balrog, Durins Bane The Balrog, Durin's Bane is your commander if you want a representation of this ancient evil from Lord of the Rings in the command zone
It's now time to chase the eighth badge in the game