Not just because the promo features Japanese name text, but because, other than the name, its completely textless
Few who bought these early versions of the cards thought to keep them in pristine condition, and this has created the perfect storm, leading to increased collectible value of these first prints in the secondary marketplace
For the sake of flavor some of the choices are not optimal, but are (usually budget friendly) alternatives that greatly fit the Dinosaur tribal theme
It's an excellent jumping-on point for any newcomer to Commander, and a great addition to the collection for seasoned players.
A three mana card should not be able to get up to six loyalty in a single turn, and Magics designers have gone on the record to say that Okos strength is a mistake
Since the bigger tribes tend to be better, their lords have to do even more to improve their tribes, so it was more difficult for, say, a Zombie lord to make the cut than it would be for an Elephant lord