This can be used in politics regarding other players, its a gate that can be fetched with other cards, and it works wonders with mechanics like dethrone
For instance, when played with "Aragorn, Company Leader" from the MTG / Lord of the Rings collab, Tidus can move Aragorn's first strike, vigilance, deathtouch, or lifelink counter onto another card
Being able to get this power boost during each of your combat steps can really shorten the clock thats usually associated with decks of this type
A half-decent body, some cards into your graveyard, and 3 extra life just to be safe
To the Crystal Tower Cryptic Command is still wildly powerful, though youll need a ton of U (10+ Islands) to consistently play it on turn 3