Well see if my experience with this card verifies or contradicts that opinion
Suspend takes the edge off and lets you use Ith the turn it comes down
It can pop up as an oversized card or in a digital format, but other than that, the 1993 version of the card from Arabian Nights is the only way you can get this card on paper, making it an incredibly valuable uncommon card
Cards where timing matters Some cards are powerful only when cast at the exact right time
For just three life, you can have The Black Gate enter the battlefield untapped if you really need to use it right away for its ability to generate a black mana, or the other activated ability
While Goading your opponents' creatures does avoid them attacking you, sometimes you want utility in your fort, and that's where Enchantments come in