A broader card pool would allow you, among other things, to streamline the deck and make it faster and more consistent (Bishop of Wings, Esper Sentinel, Mother of Runes, Selfless Spirit, Starnheim Aspirant, etc.)
Twice is nice and still easy to calculate when it comes to seeing how big Melek is
So even when you cant quite assemble an infinite, simply playing the cards dealt to you will usually lead to lethally-large Body Droppers and Mortician Beetles in a hurry, because SACRIFICE IS EVERYWHERE One of the time-honored joys of Commander is tracking down forgotten, obscure replacements for classic staples which will fit within your chosen themes
It can grant lifelink in the land slot
Here's how it works: You're the sled
This feels more like a thematic pick to fit Patrick's obliviousness than something you'd ever want to actually play