Ling Imperial Soldier gives each of your Heroes an extra point of Strength
Who wouldn't want this badass-looking version of Maleficent , who looks positively regal as she pulls off some evil green magics
It's cheap (mana-wise), it's fast, it lets you get back an instant or sorcery in your graveyard, and it's a 2/1 body that can attack and defend just like any other 2/1 body
Flexibility isnt just about modality, though
It does cost a bit of mana to cast, but once it's on the battlefield, Lier, Disciple Of The Drowned becomes an instant threat with how much recursion it gives you
A commander that loves animating lands is Jolrael, Voice of ZhalfirJolrael, Voice of Zhalfir