Of course, not all expensive cards are useless in a competitive setting
While the Bauble might not be as format-warping as cards like Jegantha and Psychic Frog, it can be just as oppressive and frustrating to play against, especially since it is just one mana to play and can replace itself on later turns once you draw an extra copy or two and no longer need the protection
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With Support cards and Bodyguards, you can just be racking up lore with him over and over if your opponent doesn't get him out quickly
On top of all that, Mangara, the Diplomat has lifelink, making it a great creature if you need to stabilize from a disadvantageous position
It has appeared on one card, one that didn't even appear in a for-sale product