Another FF16 villain, Hugo Kupka, was also printed as a Partner commander in Final Fantasy: Through the Ages
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There's also a reasonable number of "cast from your graveyard" mechanics at this point, including flashback, jump-start, and aftermath, so there are plenty of options available, although there aren't too many Commander staples that use a "cast from your graveyard" mechanic, so your power level might end up fairly low
One immediate idea that comes to mind is to use cards like Bolas's Citadel or K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth that allow you to cast spells by paying life
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This can deal silly amounts of damage with a flurry of pump spells, effectively eliminating one poor sap and severely damaging the others