So if you flip Sorin with Moonmist, he'll transform with zero loyalty counters and die on the spot
Meria can generate an absolute ton of mana in an artifact deck, and while this isnt something Gruul is known for, the fact that this creature can be your commander may get more people to explore the possibility
In fact, several redditors would even suggest it's meme-tier, and it's hard to disagree with them
The mix of utility and just really stinkin'-good artwork booster this Secret Lair card all the way to the third-best-selling card of 2025
Each deck also reprints a legendary creature which has been a popular Commander in the past: [mtg_card]Rubinia Soulsinger[/mtg_card], [mtg_card]Thraximundar[/mtg_card], and [mtg_card]Sharuum the Hegemon[/mtg_card], for example
He is virtually inevitable, being currently the 7th most popular commander on the site