Burning-Rune Demon is similar to that and costs one less
Its still more expensive than it was before the spike, but Im still glad I didnt buy any during that peak
If you have a way to exile it from the graveyard before the persist ability resolves, say with Scavenging Ooze, you can fizzle the ability to prevent the creature from coming back
But the biggest chase cards are Jeweled Lotus, Mana Drain, Vampiric Tutor, and other powerhouse cards in extended art versions only found in Collector boosters
Its also great alongside Indestructible creatures like Hazoret, Godseeker, since you get all the benefits but still keep your creature
It isnt just a pre-requisite to cast your commander, it's also how you can make up for the fact that the non-bomb cards in this deck are often mediocre ways to ping each opponent for 1 damage