Without that logo, the Darkness Ablaze version of the card sells for an average of $23 , which is, of course, a huge difference
Sure, you can go in a Hydra kindred direction, which is probably the most straightforward way to go, but you can also go for a big burn spell deck or a ramp deck
The cost reduction that comes with Gonti looks insignificant but adds up quickly
Urza can play a variety of different strategies ranging from Polymorph-based combos to extremely resilient stax
rulebook by heart, be accepted as a judge, and be active at the time this card was being handed out
This almost makes this a budget deck to some degree - call it somewhere between a budget and expensive option, generally