For Commander play, The Destined Warrior is the obvious choice as your party leader and go-to commander
In addition to adding new areas, the expansion pack increased the level cap, debuted two character classes and two playable races, and introduced the ability to explore dungeons with non-playable "Trust" companions
We also have Impact Tremors and Mirkwood Bats off the top of my head, as well as the likes of Makeshift Munitions to take those creatures a bit further
We all know how beloved Elves are at the kitchen table, and this plays on them nicely as a leader or in in 99
1-mana removal, even with a downside, can be a powerful tempo play, and you can target your own creatures, in particular your indestructible creatures, to get some upside
With players running Surveil lands and Triomes as tapped lands in their decks, theres much less room for utility lands that cant enter untapped somehow