Thunderkin Awakener

In Commander, Thunderkin Awakener is a role-player rather than a headliner — it belongs in dedicated Elemental tribal builds where the graveyard fills naturally and the power restriction rarely bites. Legacy is where it earned its reputation: resolving it into a Ball Lightning or Spark Trooper on the attack step is a legitimate threat that closes games fast. Modern sees fringe play in Elemental aggro shells, but the format's speed and interaction density makes the tapped-and-attacking clause a liability. Pioneer has the legality but lacks the critical mass of powerful low-toughness Elementals to make Thunderkin Awakener worth a slot.