Although Banding was at this time still an ability, Banding is no more, but still, a 1/1 with Banding for a converted Mana cost of one is easily a rare you didnt want to get in your booster pack
Even a small difference of one or two millimeters can prevent a card from fitting properly inside sleeves, storage boxes, grading holders, or binder pockets
If youre going after a shiny for its appearance rather than its collectability, this can be one of the best ways to get a card for a bargain
Nevils vertical from your perspective (unless theyre not cardssee below)
That means that not only will you likely be gaining at least one more card a turn, but even if your creature is countered, youll still get to draw because of Beast Whisperer