That's signaling
Token commanders and +1/+1 counter commanders are rampant in EDH, and often cross over into the same archetype (hello, Ghave, Guru of Spores fans)
Like most Magic: The Gathering cards, the value of Mind Drain depends on a few consistent factors: its rarity, the printing and finish (regular or foil), its physical condition, and the set it was printed in (Zendikar Rising)
Youll definitely have games where its all about suiting up Danitha, but every now and then that Glyph Elemental will end up carrying five swords to finish the job
Sawsbuck IR is a notable Illustration Rare that punches above its rarity
It forces an opponent to block it if they are able to, and so, with the right kind of Equipment to give it abilities like first strike and deathtouch, it makes every swing into a massive threat