The fact that it does not have Flash was pointed out by many as a major downside, but I think that it is simply a necessary way to balance the card, as it would be too strong otherwise
She works great with the bounce package, with Steel damage to finish off characters after her 2 Strength attack, or to fend off those pesky budget Ruby/Emerald decks
The drawback is real: each activation costs 3 life, and repeated activations add up quickly
Also, it only costs , so not a huge cost up front
So it can be overwhelming scanning through a list of that size and figuring out which one or two you might want to build, especially if you're not familiar with the Final Fantasy video game series and don't have any particular favorite characters
But it generates enough value to be meaningful in Commander, perhaps even as the commander