The initial learning curve of decoding Japanese Pokmon card symbols is minimal compared to the expanded horizons it provides
(6/6/2025) To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying (such as a flashback cost), add any cost increases (such as kicker costs), then apply any cost reductions (such as that of Serah Farron or Crystallized Serah's first abilities)
Still, its worth checking
The Final Fantasy Adventure lands wont be as strong as other cards on the list, but a lot of them can be thrown in any non-competitive Commander deck that shares a color with it, and the deck will be better for it
For Star Wars, its R2D2 or Darth Vader
The main consideration is table perception, since Edgar can start very quickly in casual Commander