Its Ground typing gives it an edge against Electric-type Pokmon, while its Ice type provides offensive capabilities against Dragon, Flying, and Grass-types, making it a versatile choice in-game
While Hitmonchans 20 damage for one fighting energy is still the best going rate in the format, our friend finds himself resisted by Scyther, Dodrio, and Articuno
Once the set hits shelves well, well see
Last but not least, Commander might be all about your leader, but RPGs are often about your party as a whole, and WOTC wont leave the supporting casts of these games hanging
As for a potential value, Im honestly not sure
For every argument that it lets color combinations like Boros catch up with Green by playing cards like Mana Vault, Sol Ring, Smothering Tithe and Mana Crypt, theres a fair argument that Green decks also have access to these cards, and that it means Boros is no better off