If they already have relevant permanents (generally lands) untapped, however, you might as well wait until their upkeep
The card is the first great Thopter commander, allowing you to play a unique Commander deck utilizing a creature type that while having a lot of support, never has a solid dedicated commander until this point, which also helps drive Leonardo Da Vinci's price up
As you get into the game, it'll give you more cards to experiment with
Assuming the opponent isnt a goldfish, theres room to still attack for lethal through some interaction, or sneak in attacks for one or two early
Im fairly convinced this MTG x Final Fantasy card is going to be banned around launch, but that doesnt mean its not a hilariously powerful card, with some very silly combos
Any card that lets you cast spells from the top of your library lets you draw a ton of cards, making Sensei's Divining Top something that should be a Game Changer