You dont have to spend time learning how to build a deck first
Ive just seen enough of this card in just 2022 to last me a lifetime
So if you want defender cards, buy the appropriate theme boosters
The only stand-out about it is that its lifegain ability probably has the slightest bit more use in a white deck, so it gets to outrank the Farmer by the slimmest margin
It can be cut off at the knees with early Commander removal, but if you can get into a position where youve got some colossal hydras bearing down on an opponent or two, youll be glad you did your math homework
Still, a simple tap cost and no mana required, and ways to buff vanilla creatures or flicker them to reset them, means that this Wizard has some intriguing lines of play