Its ability makes it a frustrating opponent, as it can dodge attacks
That said, you can also use cards like Mikokoro, Center of the Sea to make friends by giving everyone access to what they want most more cards
On the positive note when it comes to tournaments in particular you can just focus on the game and because the various event based tournaments are not precisely linked by specific players, you can participate in these events at whatever pace you like
You only have to look at the fact that we got a reprint of Heroes Downfall, one of the best pieces of removal in Standard history, but downshifted from rare to uncommon, to see how much Magic has changed
One downside is that you have no control over their actions, as each one could very well attack you with 1 big or flying Creature, and discipline themselves to casting 1 spell only