Thats why it works best in control decks that can plan around the lost turn, especially when paired with effects like Chronomantic Escape that buy time and prevent crack-back damage
Like other skinned cards, this is mechanically considered Yoshimaru despite the different name, meaning you can only play up to four copies of either card in your deck (or just one in Commander)
If you control your commander, this card can often stack up favorably with green finishers like Overrun while also protecting your creatures, giving them lifelink, and keeping them untapped in case you cant finish off everyone in one big swing
Mutagen tokens also fuel one of the sets renamed mechanics
That said, if you're looking for a guaranteed way to get your hands on artist Magali Villeneuve's beautiful renditions of these FF7 characters, the Starter Kit could be worth it