It gives black mana untapped which is a big selling point, and its activated ability can actually kill something problematic in the early game
Id be surprised if Isshin, Two Heavens as One ends up good or worth splashing in many decks
While they will only be in ~4% of packs, the shock lands will appear in the land slot instead of the rare slot
Ygra uses token sacrifice to grow tall, Korvold, Fae-Cursed King is similar and also draws cards
Honden of Seeing WindsHonden of Seeing Winds gets us a steady stream of cards, and Honden of Cleansing FireHonden of Cleansing Fire sustains us a little bit (though its primary purpose is to strengthen our other Hondens.) This is a Commander deck that won't be too dependent upon, or themed around, its commander, so any old five-color creature will do
If a creature that dies leaves the graveyard before Meathook Massacre II's second or third ability (as appropriate) resolves, that creature won't return to the battlefield whether or not life was paid