Its sometimes useful even to goldfish it (this is stolen advice from Am I The Bolas, and it means dealing yourself a hand and playing by yourself on your own table, just to see how things might shake out in a real game), maybe even more than once
But it plays well in general with +1/+1 counter strategies, equipment strategies, and even hydra decks
C Common Fabled Dianaira X LIGHT Level 8 [ FiendEffect ] ATK 2800 DEF 100 You can Tribute Summon this card in face-up Attack Position by Tributing 1 "Fabled" monster
But like I said, The Legendary Defender distinguishes itself via its collection value
Ah, yes, I really am a MTG newbie after all
Think Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver and its many zombies