Sacrificing opposing commanders and creatures on top of drawing cards is a wildly advantageous tempo play
Cockatrice is essentially a card library program with a bunch of privately-hosted servers where players can simulate games of Magic with relative ease
It's a staple in Hammer Time decks in Modern, and Death & Taxes in Legacy (usually as a maindeck four-of)
As with Murktide Regent, Ragavan was a top 32 prize for Secret Lair Showdown Championships, although it was given out at 2023's rather than 2024's
Generally, it is better to play the risk, especially with a card like Zoyowa's Justice as it does not destroy, allowing it to get around indestructible
Not to spoil the post-game action, but there's a new story that justifies a quick jaunt around Hoenn again, and numerous extra Pokemon you can only catch after you become the champion (including legendary Pokemon from other games)