A card reprinted in multiple sets, or with new art, new card frames, new flavor text all of these are examples of a gameplay design, game balance, or artistic design decision
Early game engine commanders like Rhys the Redeemed or enchantment-focused decks like Sythis, Harvests Hand and Tatsunari, Toad Rider might survive a few more turns because your opponents dont want to give you the card advantage when they destroy your commander
If you're using side-loading inner sleeves, simply insert the card sideways into the sleeve
Then your foes may also choose targets you don't control as well and destroy them
Oh, and she gains life too, so I guess you can go for a Lifegain subtheme, but the real focus is that sweet sweet card draw