First off, Azorius cards should always be given a little extra leeway
So being placed next to brand-new artwork created specifically for Magic: The Gathering FINAL FANTASY made me feel a bit inadequate and embarrassed, so I just kept thinking, 'At least make my cards powerful!'" Dillon : " Well, I mean, spoken like a true artist
It's also a good way to pay off any artifact or historic synergies for free outside its obvious uses
Its an exceptionally potent ability, even on a budget
Flash gives the cards controller the utility to surprise opponents and deploy a threat when its needed most
Its the kind of commander around which you could build an extra turn deck, in theory, one where you cast cantrips on your opponents turns and hope to disrupt the turn order