First time you cast it from the command zone with dash, you pay its dash alternative cost of
The Great Distortion counters spells, but it's usually unclear what the controller is capable of countering, since it relies on matching cards in that player's hand with the mana value of spells on the stack
Surges Voltorb, Brocks Geodude, Blaines Charmander, Sabrinas Abra (Pound), Fervor, Kogas Ekans, Mistys Horsea, Blaines Doduo, Sabrinas Drowzee, Erikas Oddish, Kogas Grimer, Mistys Magikarp, Blaines Growlithe, Sabrinas Gastly (Lick), Lt
Combine those two cards and you can deal two damage for three mana whenever you want, which is a pretty reasonable return
Ashnods Altar is front and center at tons of well-known Commander combos
Scrubland: a Plains and Swamp that taps for white or black