It hits for 18 damage in a 4-player game on its own, and any sort of on-combat benefits really push it over the top
Other options include "Koa'ki Meiru Drago", "Consecrated Light" and the "Barrier Statue" monsters
If you're newer to the game (or maybe even thinking of getting a younger player into the game), I would absolutely start with the Ruby and Amethyst Starter Deck
With Edric out, you can keep the pressure off of you and keep your opponents working with and against each other to draw cards
Initial Setup Each player starts with a predefined deck, which includes a variety of Character, Event, Stage, and all-important Leader Cards
send it to the GY, and if you do, Special Summon 1 "Blue-Eyes" monster from your GY, other than the sent monster