The +1 is solid in a deck like Xenagos, God of Revels, which takes advantage of both the pump and the trample
This doesnt mean you cant exploit them further
Bruni Fire Salamander is the best backup
The value of X is calculated only once, as Lydia Frye's last ability resolves
Pillar Analysis: A perfect fusion of Legendary Power (Power 9), Alpha Scarcity , and flawless Pristine Condition (PSA 10), amplified by the History of being the first Magic card to publicly break the half-million-dollar barrier
Also, imagine trying to attack an opponent with six mana up, a bunch of cards in hand, and three payoffs in playitd like be paralyzing, and your opponent could just keep making land drops while building up an even better defense you cant see