So, why examine Amazoness
Yes it's just a single energy for up to 240 damage, but if I'm using a stage 2 multiprizer I'd rather using something that hits similar numbers for 2 or even 3 energy if it doesn't put itself into easy OHKO range
Personally, I would be tempted to use this Blacker Lotus as a token for a Garth, One-Eye EDH deck
Merlin could singlehandedly bolster any deck running Sapphire, and will most certainly replace the other Floodborn character of the same cost, Gaston Intellectual Powerhouse
This is then made even more bonkers by the fact that every single regular card comes in multiple reverse-holos, with a matching energy-type reverse holo each, and then one of four different Pok Ball variants, as well as Team Rocket reverses for their cards
Instead of casting instants on other players turns, you have activated abilities