The self-damage adds a small layer of risk that makes it more interesting than just hitting big numbers
All of this has given the card a solid niche in cEDH, which is something very few Commanders can claim
Did we need another five color Niv
Once per turn, when a Spell/Trap Card, or monster effect, is activated that targets this face-up card on the field (Quick Effect): You can discard the same type of card (Monster, Spell, or Trap)
4 Electric Lizard Cant Even Stop a Zombie Metal Raiders June 26, 2002 Not only is Electric Lizard's effect to prevent an opponent's monster from attacking strictly inferior to Man-Eater Bug's effect to destroy a monster, but it doesn't work on Zombies
You will need a deck with self-targeting spells in Blue like Shadow Rift