Think this is actually a pretty useful tool for Smn. Read into the info they gave. Notice no mention of using a BP, like Odin and Alexander.

Quote Originally Posted by SE
Summoner
A new spell will be added.
Atomos (Lv. 75, Recast time: 60 sec.)
Removes one magic effect from an enemy and grants it to friendly players within area of effect.
No use of a BP, you cast the spell, he does his thing, and he goes away, just like Odin and Alexander, sans the Astral Flow requirements. Even if it's just a party wide Absorb-Atri, with some solid fast cast, you could get that down to 20 sec easily enough, and that's outside of the BP timer. It may not be an omgamazing addition, but it's not difficult to see the use in that. If anything, I'm excited to see that model of Avatar come to Smn without needing Astral Flow. If they are willing to expand the list of summonable creatures, maybe we could see more avatars with this model, similar to old school FF Smns.