Instead, I simply adore the versatility this little Frog brings with it: a discard outlet for Abdel loops in my The Master of Keys deck, an extra card each turn thanks to how open combat tends to be these days, plus the ability to dodge damage-based removal thanks to its ability to rapidly grow
This means that Kida, Royal Warrior can provide some much needed defence early on to protect those cheap and weak characters with useful abilities: such as steels own Razoul, Palace Guard - which has plus two willpower when undamaged - or emeralds Morph, Space Goo or sapphires Scrooge McDuck, Uncle Moneybags
Etali, Primal Storm I think Wizards of the Coast knows Etali, Primal Storm appeals to Timmy players, as there was a time between Rivals of Ixalan and Foundations where you literally couldnt escape seeing this card in a Commander precon, or pulling one in your draft
This setup actually occurs less frequently, but its important during early turns of the game when things arent going as well