Removal in Modern is just heavily slanted towards every deck having four to eight cards that kill Turn 1 Ragavan and away from whatever two-drop answer you chose that week
This ability allows you to put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control, which can quickly turn the games tide in your favor
(4/17/2020) If you reveal a companion outside the game, for as long as it remains there, you may pay any time you could cast a sorcery (that is, you have priority during your main phase and the stack is empty)
It gains First Strike and Lifelink until end of turn
Search your library for up to two Forest cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle
They offer a mix of aggression, lifegain, and card advantage, and are a top-tier choice for both casual and mid-power tables