Granted, if youre able to nab an opposing green or white creature like a Thragtusk, Restoration Angel, or Kitchen Finks, youre going to be on top of the world, but even if it doesnt three power of intimidating evasive damage for three is pretty solid for the mana
It enters with +1/+1 counters based on how much mana you invest, which matters because its ability cares about power when flipping cards from the bottom of your library
VAT 2.46 when you buy any 3+ 2.15 when you buy any 10+ 2.00 when you buy any 50+ 2.46 when you buy any 3+ 2.15 when you buy any 10+ 2.00 when you buy any 50+ 3.07 incl
And the Political Trickery does it perfectly, for little investment
Should you have a way to untap him, like a Thornbite Staff, you can grow your humble army from four to four million in a single turn