Best Selesnya Token Commanders (Rhys the Redeemed, Trostani Discordant, and Emmara, Soul of the Accord) Selesnya was really the first optimized selection of colors for token decks in Commander (then EDH), and credit for that falls squarely on Rhys the Redeemed
Commandeering a permanent is incredibly powerful, but the ability only triggers once per turn and you need to be able to consistently connect with three pirates to even turn it on, and even then it only works against the damaged player
It just fills a role in terms of interaction while having a relevant benefit adding to your energy
In what other games can one player battle with a field of Vampires, Dragons, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles while another player amasses an army of Squirrels, Raccoons, and Unicorns
Just a five-cost, 4-power Commander on the fourth turn will make this cost just five