One damage might not seem like a lot, but once you get a spell loop going, it is just a matter of time until you can start directing those Grapeshots to your opponents face
Were focusing on cards that any token-based Commander deck can use
The more legends you play in your Commander deck, the better this gets, but thats not even a heavy lift for decks these daysthere are a ton of great legendary creatures that people just slot into the 99 of their Commander decks
Of course, you could also just rely on Energy produced from stuff like Attune with Aether and Voltaic Brawler
Its an extra $20 too, which is just enjoyably inconvenient
See the storage guide Decide between the Black Bolt 171 and the White Flare 172 before you buy, since they look nearly identical but price differently