All Buppas can be hit many times on the same chain, so if you have 4 or more materials, it will be quite difficult to deploy without getting hit
One your mana was doubled there were any number of ways to start generating massive card advantage and take over the game in short order, with Wrath of God serving as the four-drop to lead into the Wake and Mirari itself, which was usually the way things ended
Plus as a Field you can max on Terraforming to increase your chances of fetching the card before starting the milling spree
The cards were not only meant to be collected, but also to be played in the new TCG
Such cards often win the game or do nothing
However, for more competitive play, cards like Gravecrawler or Bloodghast might offer more consistent and powerful effects, depending on the deck's strategy and synergy