Even if we consider that it didn't make its grand debut in the West for another three years, that's well over two decades and counting that players have been going head-to-head with collectible cardboard representations of their favorite monsters
You can still play it in EDH decks that care about dealing damage or Dimir theft decks
For an added challenge, set a timer and see who can find the most pairs before time runs out
Raidraptor Replica currently starts at 14.07
It's not ideal, but if my opponent's field is weak, I can just run over them
Cluevers are a bit more situational, but evading investigating and activating are quite easy to do with those as well, which means that Captivating Performance is just another action to move, draw, resource or play, making your clue gathering machine even more well oiled since this card works overtime to fill the roles of Dr Milan Christopher (money), Joey "the rat" Vigil (plays your slow assets), Lucky cigarette case (draw) and Pathfinder (move)