In the current meta, where convoke mechanics are widespread, the difference between a 1/1 and a 3/3 can be the difference between your opponent stabilizing or falling behind
(If this creature isnt monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.) Berserk When this creature becomes monstrous, destroy target permanent
However, the vast majority of competitive cards are equivalent to their original paper versions
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Bathe in Light also was a powerful protection spell, but if cast optimally, after blockers or in response to removal, it led to both players pausing to calculate how the rest of the turn would play out
The second is with phasing effects like Teferi's Veil