It's more satisfying to have all the various Pirate characters working together and then pull out a card like "Moana, Kakamora Leader" , than attempt to synergize the Inventor and item cards in the Emerald/Sapphire deck
The card can also quest for two lore, but we have a feeling that's lower down the priority list than 'wreak havoc'
In addition to being a solid standalone Commander, Vial Smashers ability to pile on damage makes it a solid inclusion in Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls decks, which have even popped up in cEDH from time to time
The deck itself is fairly easy to learn and is arguably the better one for beginners (out of these two Reign of Jafar Starter Decks, at least)
leisurely lowstake spins
I do agree that FF5 deserves more though. apstrac2, via r/MagicTCG Theres also the fact that the reused characters in Final Fantasy XIV get a lot more development in that game