Its better in 1v1 games, and its easier to keep on the battlefield than a 2/2 creature
Which cards should you invest in
Savannah Lions, for the longest time, was among the most powerful one-drops ever, as a vanilla 2/1 for was utterly wild value so much so that watered-down versions in other colors with profound drawbacks were printed time and again (Mtenda Lion, Jackal Pup, Goblin Patrol, Jungle Lion, Scarred Puma, etc.)
A white-blue-black that costs four total mana, hes a 3/3 with incredible abilities for being that mana-cheap, including First Strike, vigilance, AND menace
If pulling one is your dream scenario, Terastal Fest ex gives you the best combination of desirability and reasonable box price (13,000)
Save this in case things start turning against you to restart the board