You must follow all normal timing rules for Bird spells cast and lands played using the middle ability and must pay all costs for spells cast this way
Second, I'll use this moment as a reminder that Core (Bracket 2) is on the level of an average, modern-day preconstructed Commander deck, but that doesn't mean there can't be some variance there
Sprinkle tutors and cast-from-graveyard effects as desired, Jump into any queue up in any format that allows Alchemy cards: Historic, Alchemy, Timeless, Brawl all work (Standard obviously doesnt.) Although any mana value can work, nine mana really is the sweet spot for the best odds for a Final Fantasy pull
As a card that lets you discard and draw twice, Ifrit is a great addition to this deck
It can help enable landfall by making creatures like Wood Elves and Topiary Stomper get extra lands into play
And what kind of Harry Potter-themed Commander deck would we be without spells