Effects like Yarok, the Desecrated can give you two chances to put counters on this creature, making it a much bigger threat on entry
Creatures (14) Lands (22) Spells (23) 1 Fireball 4 Lightning Bolt 1 Hymn to Tourach 3 Necropotence 4 Dark Ritual 3 Drain Life 1 Black Vise 2 Shatter 3 Incinerate 1 Zuran Orb Sideboard Look, the mana wasnt great in those days
A lot of these sacrifice outlets are prioritized for being free
If it's the first combat phase of your turn, there is an additional combat phase after this phase
Dropping him once you have an established board can get you very close to an instant ultimate, but dropping him early is still great, because he can make the way for your Ninjas to connect while giving you card advantage
When considering the viability of a splash, players should consider the following: Does the pool include color-fixing cards like Campus Guide or ways to fetch specific basic lands like Evolving Wilds