While the card can do some funny things (we played it in a very bad but very funny Against the Odds deck that tried to make the opponent gain life so we could drain them with Tainted Remedy), outside of Against the Odds shenanigans, there are really no redeeming qualities to this reprint
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This is pretty well reflected in his Zombies/Mutant Lord effect and Undying, a solid piece
Cases don't lose their other abilities when they become solved
However, if that risk allows you to bring back an annoying enchantment your opponent thought they'd already handled, it could very well be worth it