Since its launch, Disney Lorcana has released several expansions and sets, continually expanding the game and introducing new dynamics
This harks back to Declaration in Stone, which was also two mana, but was a sorcery, exiled the creature and couldnt target planeswalkers, but did hit every creature that shared a name with the target
I was going to make a joke about how this guy having deathtouch makes him a strong detergent, but it probably sounds better spoken aloud
Having reach also gives it some nice, extra utility given it will usually be kept back to block while your other creatures will be the stars of the show
I have no problem spending bigger amounts of money on the cards if I can afford it (as long as Im not being ripped off) and I have no plan to flip the cards, at least within the next 20 or so years
Realistically, though, Rakalite is just going to tap you out for a turn, and then prevent three damage the following turn before tapping you out if you dare cast it again