Aside from being a human, which is a very relevant creature type in Commander, Modern and basically every other MTG format, Esper Sentinel is good because it reads: Whenever an opponent casts their first noncreature spell each turn, draw a card unless that player pays X, where X is Esper Sentinels power. Its a bit like Rhystic Study, but the cost can be far higher if youve got things that make humans stronger or you can put +1/+1 counters onto Esper Sentinel
This causes Abdel to return to the graveyard, creating a 1/1 Soldier token and bringing back that enchantment that resurrected him in the first place
Monoxa, Midway Manager The more you roll with Monoxa, Midway Manager, the nastier it gets
Could we see some synergy with cycle lands
If you and that creature each have a hat, the creature gains triple strike until end of turn