Firstly, it is a necessary card for the currently dominant Lugia VSTAR decks, meaning it is not just for display in a binder
It's one of the most broken spells in multiplayer ever printed, although it has a bit of a brake on it to keep it from really being broken
You have choices about where to aim your spells and attacks so you can still try to bring the strongest player in line in other ways so you can still play a political game while your commander is a loose cannon, spraying vial contents indiscriminately
Due to how clean Fiery Confluence is whenever you are expecting it, your life total somewhat starts at 14
you get 2 immediate bodies at 4 mana with evasion, and then pops onto the battlefield after 4 more turns
While its a little over my usual goal of $50, it is the wedding of the century on Innistrad, so pushing the boat out a little to be able to play Olivia herself felt completely appropriate