Tack on whichever extra mode feels right, and remember the damage-prevention mode can completely blank a red damage-based board wipe
Excuse me what
Couple this with the fact that Rakdos's Return came out two sets ago, providing you with the ability to still do something powerful even if your opponent was hellbent, and you've got a card that was dead on arrival
Tatyova, Benthic Druid is a card advantage juggernaut, and unsurprisingly, shes one of the most popular commanders in Simic colors
It didnt hurt that creatures continued to get stronger and cheaper, slowly pushing Deadeye Navigator off the top of the heap
Of course, I've mentioned how it's an ok EphemerateEphemerate target, but it's not a primary one, so you might end up having to choose between flickering a card with a good triggered ability and trying to cushion the huge mana investment