The two complement each other as well, as when one is no good the other is likely to be welcome both against different decks and in different situations
Image via Wizards of the Coast LLC Evolving Adaptive What makes this little warrior interesting is the ability to increase power if you play another creature with higher toughness
Cards in general from Alpha, Beta, and Unlimited found in grading-worthy condition are already exceedingly rare, so a copy of Magics most iconic card, from its first set that is in perfect condition is where the the hefty price-tag comes from.
*Commander Captain N'ghathrod will be FOIL*
It was such a funny problem for Wizards of the Coast to have to tackle and a rod that, really, they'd made for their own back by picking an IP so disconnected from the general vibe of Magic: The Gathering
Pick this single up while its cheap