The extra draws make opponents less mad when their best spell gets countered
I dont think its a perfect example because all of the art is so unique and the printing has been in vastly different quantities, but I do want to show the graph for the Rovina Cai version: Again, very unique and I think thats why it has resisted falling in price as more and more SLs were printed
But given Moderns low curve, you arent giving up much
Cyclonus additional Beginning Phase is an amazing ability, even better than the one from Sphinx of the Second Sun because not only is Cyclonus cheaper to cast, you can still cast Sorceries or other Creatures in the postcombat Main Phase
If youve got enough lands, Zacama, Primal Calamity is a great choice, unlocking a bunch of activated abilities that can take down problem permanents
Using the considered best overall cards doesnt always mean they are always the optimal for your deck