Theres also the issue of reprinting the card
If you were just finding a land the Impulse is likely just as good
You usually cant barter or negotiate, since buylist prices are often firm
Chandra's IgnitionChandra's Ignition (103,081 Inclusions, 4% of 2,337,008 Decks) Unlike FlingFling effects, Chandra's IgnitionChandra's Ignition keeps the creature in question alive, making it a go-to for red decks with large commanders
Cox made a great assessment of the success of the set when he said during the Q&A that the overlap of fan bases was stronger. Being a franchise born from gaming, Final Fantasy has more appeal to TCG players, but that cannot be the only explanation
I've opened the door to life loss commanders, but stuck mostly to legends that have the express goal of attacking the opponent's life directly