Because of that, it often plays better as a support piece than as your commander, especially in lists that already have a stronger lead plan
Since the game launched late last year, it has achieved widespread popularity, with each of its major expansions split into two different booster packs (sometimes three, in the case of Genetic Apex)
Recruit some fresh pirates and Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier gives you a non-attacking way to impact the game
If you're going to cast Ghalta, I highly suggest having some kind of boardwipe protection first like the Skullspore Nexus just before this, or at least have something that gives your creatures haste so that you don't give your opponent any chance to fight back
You also get quite a few Resist cards, and boy, did I underestimate its power