There are some corner cases, however
If the game state dictates that youre better off casting it (like Kozilek, Butcher of Truth) or keeping it in your hand (if the environment is currently hostile to the permanent type), then you have the option
Unfortunately, since the card's included in the Commander banlist, and isn't you're unlikely to experience the joy of trading a treasure for a Blightsteel Colossus - though you're allowed to run a single copy in Vintage, if you've got the cash
Serpentine Spike is an expensive sorcery to remove a few creatures
5/3 Illustrated by Mark Bagley & Jay David Ramos Standard Not Legal Alchemy Not Legal Pioneer Not Legal Historic Not Legal Modern Not Legal Brawl Not Legal Legacy Legal Comp
If you want this to play with, probably buy the precon and get a dozen new cards