As for why, well, there are a lot of reasons: lots of chase cards in this set, alt art galore, and lots of high-value singles
While the four-mana cost might seem expensive at start, this card is mostly aimed at playing into the later stages of the game when you already have a board
otherwise, you have to put it directly into your graveyard
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This card is in Evolution Stage 2
You need lots of other creature theft effects to untap The Beast and get a card from it, and you dont even have access to blue
