In the right circumstances, this card can decimate your opponent's game, and on the other hand, it could simply be a nuisance
Bear in mind that card prices are prone to fluctuating wildly in the first week after release, as we learn many cards don't live up to the hype while a few hidden gems rise in price
Birds of Paradise and Shivan Dragon are two of the most expensive Alpha cards, ahead of many of the dual lands, and these cards have been reprinted infinite times, to the point where Shivan Dragon now shows up in precon decks given away to new players for free
MTG has been releasing spoilers extensively today, announcing three new Magic: The Gathering sets, a SpongeBob SquarePants Secret Lair, and more
Ive seen [scryfall]Treasure Hunt[/scryfall] decks every now and then
Yes, we could bribe players with a larger payoff, but design isn't about forcing players to do what you could make them do