Status is like a Coat of Arms localized entirely within your enchanted creature, kind of like Stoneforge Masterwork, but much worse, because you can't move it around and it's gone once your target kicks the bucket
So let's see which cards with the ability get played the most in commander
The +1/+1 counters may seem like some compensation for the tap drawback but it is basically just being given a tissue to wipe away the blood from the beating you just received, more humiliating than useful or comforting
It just needs to be possible for you to see them from your seat
Risona would never trust the Imperial Court again
Zenos yae Galvus // Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Rarity: Rare TYPE: Legendary Creature // Legendary Creature SUBTYPE: Human Noble Warrior // Dragon CMC: 5 Mana cost: USD: $1.62 EUR: 1.99 TIX: 0.02 EDHREC RANK: 5084 (4/4) My First Friend When Zenos yae Galvus enters, choose a creature an opponent controls