The game design is like the frame of a house, and it just needs to support a beautiful roof and wonderful walls and this furniture
Sazh and Bartz are powerful pieces of the puzzle, but what about the other 52 cards
Combine that with a color identity that includes one of the best cEDH colors (black, for tutors), and its no wonder this cards a staple at the highest power levels
I expect Freya will be popular in Aggro decks thanks to that Flying, which makes it a great combat trick target
Two-mana board wipes are quite rare, and if Pyroclasms two damage isnt necessary, the flexibility of Vile Poison Attack could be a better alternative
There are guides for the Commander decks, if you're looking to play, but here we are exploring popularity