For the former, being able to use your opponents monsters as a resource is one of the more devastating capabilities a Yu-Gi-Oh
If you do rely on your commander, you need ways to protect it
Reparations (MIR-278) - Mirage Reparations (MIR-278) - Mirage Wizards of the Coast NOT LEGAL Standard NOT LEGAL Future NOT LEGAL Historic NOT LEGAL Timeless NOT LEGAL Gladiator NOT LEGAL Pioneer NOT LEGAL Explorer NOT LEGAL Modern LEGAL Legacy NOT LEGAL Pauper LEGAL Vintage NOT LEGAL Penny LEGAL Commander LEGAL Oathbreaker NOT LEGAL Standardbrawl NOT LEGAL Brawl NOT LEGAL Alchemy NOT LEGAL Pauper Commander LEGAL Duel NOT LEGAL Oldschool LEGAL Premodern LEGAL Predh Whenever an opponent casts a spell that targets you or a creature you control, you may draw a card.
it enhances accessibility for players and collectors alike, allowing for smoother gameplay and easier organization
Spells can only get you so far, so by calling Monster, you would essentially stop your opponent from using many of the best Effects in the game
A noticeable amount of online fans voiced displeasure with them because they were seen as "gaudy" duplicates of full art cards
