Serious payoffs for hitting land drops including but not limited to: excellent mana sinks, landfall triggers, morph activations, etc
Creating as many of them as possible is imperative at every stage of the game, as they are not only the easiest way to cast your commander faster, but also your main source of combat damage
Not only is it a quick way to get into the game, but it's an even playing field for new players to get to grips with gameplay mechanics
You get the free, unrestricted sacrifice ability while getting to sacrifice a wider range of permanents, accessing a second color, and a cheaper mana cost
Token generation is a surefire way to make typal decks tick
Summary Radiant Pokemon offer unique value and playability, with some being rare Prize Pack cards