Every core set has a utility creature or two that always seems to sit in the $6-$8 range even though it doesnt see quite as much play as youd think, usually a result of minor casual, Standard, Modern, and Legacy demand all adding up
The Emperor of Palamecia / The Lord Master of Hell The dork that is The Emperor of Palamecia does not bother me at all
Artifact token decks: Food tokens are artifacts, so they support artifact-count payoffs, token synergies, and artifact sacrifice strategies
One more thing: matte does not automatically mean less durable. Durability depends heavily on the coating type and how its cured, not just the amount of shine
Once your opponent has committed to removing a big character, theyve often got rid of other cards that can do it again to focus on their win condition