This is done for three reasons
That means that youre basically guaranteed to get at least one copy of every Creature you cast as long as Volo is in play, even if it gets countered
Forcing your opponents into combat can provide a significant advantage: it reduces the collective life totals at the table and temporarily immobilizes potential threats, creating the perfect moment to strike, which is why goad holds an edge over traditional removal in terms of interaction
Instead of getting removed, you can place 3 cards from your trash at the bottom of the deck, keeping your Character in play to use offensively later on
As such, graveyard protection focuses on making sure your graveyard stays where it is and other players dont interfere with it
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