They were also very vulnerable, as they could be taken out by artifact removal
Exile the token at end of combat. Thats a really cool ability, but its also one that doesnt play particularly well with the X casting cost of many Hydras, which means hes not a great choice, at least not for his ability
I think alone, this card can do a sterling job as a Commander of Gruul Enchantments (you know, the color pair that loves to restrict itself to only playing creatures?)
He is one of your best cards in the decks tailored towards him, those usually being goblin focused and mostly, if not all red
Red is the color in Magic: The Gathering that provides us with damage-dealing spells, aggressive creatures, and, on occasion, some of the quirkiest cards in the game