Not only is it an efficient creature, giving you a 7/7 for just six mana, but it comes loaded with two very strong abilities
This image relies on soft pinks, purples, and yellows, creating a peaceful yet warm atmosphere within the picture
Every single Modern Horizons release has broken multiple formats, leading to a wide swath of bans
Fugue pretty clearly outclasses Predation here, since trading for an early play is better general coverage than a tapped land and being able to cheaply trade for a Negate or Disdainful Stroke later is going to crack open control matchups more than Predation would
Then you can spend two mana and sac a Food to give the Guests indestructible until the end of the turn (and you don't even have to tap them!)
Its easy to get caught up in the hype, the thrill of the chase, and the pressure to keep up with every new release