It also keeps your opponent guessing as to your plans, or allows you to shift (pun intended) your plans on the fly to deal with your opponents current position
These colors in Magic often represent savagery and power (Red), nature and growth (Green), and order and community (White)
As the card pool has naturally expanded, certain cards have established themselves as true powerhouses on the competitive stage
As I say, there's a lot going on for a fairly high cost, and I struggle to see this card seeing too much play given the setup required to cast it for its Shift cost, especially in Ruby & Steel decks which typically skew far more aggressive
And, of course, a lot of Disney
Usually, giving your opponents a choice in battle means you get the worst option