Sometimes taking small amounts of damage early can be beneficial if it means saving powerful cards for later
We certainly dont need to spend thousands to get there, though
This allows you to counter key spells, bounce threats, lock down enemy boards, or just straight up draw more gas on your turn - all from one card
Just look and revel in her majesty: When I looked over the legendary options from Dominaria , I knew that Muldrotha would be my choice to lead my first Commander Deck, and note that it's also cheap too (2 bucks)
It is a cheap hard counter and it stays that way
Modern keeps the price somewhat high, but it's worth it since you now have the power to cast auras and equipment at flash speed and place equipment on creatures for free on ETB