At worst, this is a 5 mana, draw multiple cards spell, essentially, assuming you immediately kill it for its -3 ability
Success hinges entirely on Yidris dealing combat damage, making cards that grant evasion like Aqueous Form or protection like Whispersilk Cloak absolutely essential
Wizards of the Coast gave it earthbend 1 when it enters, meaning you get the 2/2 creature and you can animate a land and put a +1/+1 counter on the land
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Or you can -2 him twice with his starting loyalty to make a Construct artifact with size equal to your artifact count so he's a win con in artifacts but good everywhere in politically minded brews
The split second also means your opponent wont be able to activate something like a Griselbrand if youre able to take it or sacrifice anything for value in response