# Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient represents a key piece of Commander's identity as a format that rewards long games and incremental advantage. The card's ability to distribute counters across your board creates natural synergy with the multiplayer experience, where multiple opponents attacking each other generates consistent triggers. Collectors value this card primarily for its role in establishing popular deck archetypes rather than scarcity. The Commander 2016 printing is straightforward with no special variants, making it accessible to players building their collections. Its appeal lies in functional utility within the format rather than rarity or collectibility, positioning it as a solid staple that serious Commander players expect to own.