Anything written on a Basic Pokmon or Evolution card under the picture where attacks are found (except for a Pok-Power or Pok-Body) is considered an attack even if it does not do anything to your opponents Pokmon
Two players are playing under the table, obviously in the middle of an Enter the Dungeon sub-game, and thus haven't been subject to the basilisk's stony gaze
You still ideally want it on turn one but then it costs you a mana every use there after ensuring you are super behind on tempo
There's also a reasonable number of "cast from your graveyard" mechanics at this point, including flashback, jump-start, and aftermath, so there are plenty of options available, although there aren't too many Commander staples that use a "cast from your graveyard" mechanic, so your power level might end up fairly low
Due to its explosive potential and alignment with artifact combo strategies, Uthros is priced in the 19 to 23 range across major sellers