The ping effect could also be relevant for Delirium strategies, adding another layer of utility
In commander, Elspeth most likely fits into superfriends archetypes where playing as many Magic: The Gathering planeswalkers as possible from War of the Spark or otherwise and using effects like Doubling Season and Atraxa, Praetors Voice to let them use their ultimate abilities early
When a double faced planeswalker, like Garruk Relentless transforms into Garruk, the Veil Cursed there is no new loyalty symbol at the bottom of the card
With both Rowan and Will selling for less than $1 each on TCGplayer, theyre a fantastic underplayed budget option
I like playing with those that can turn into a dork after you can cast this, and then swing on a naked board with Gideon Jura or Sarkhan, the Dragonspeaker
Even without the mana value and frame, Chase worked hard to provide clear visual language to tie the walkers into the factions