While there are other cards that can do this, too
If the opponent taps out for a Cradle Guard on turn three, destroying a Forest can set up a two-for-one
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Considering how Omo, Queen of Vesuva can give out Everything counters, Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth isn't a super essential piece to have in the deck
Give them the heir of Isildurs sword, Andril, Flame of the West, and theyll get +3/+1
Especially since the printings of Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer and Dragons Rage Channeler, the steal a casting cost 1 nonland-permanent mode has become very important and overall buffed the playability of the card
2021-02-05 A creature has been dealt excess damage if one or more sources deal more damage to it than the minimum amount of damage required to be lethal damage