Edicts have always been a good turn two play and that hasn't changed much
Considering that it also has some bite to it with the 130-damage Hydro Splash for a reasonable Energy cost, it's a great card to have if players can quickly evolve it from a Basic Load to the Stage 2 Ludicolo
Mai's strategy was all about duplicating Harpies with Elegant Egotist to Summon Harpie Lady Sisters, and Legendary Duelists: Sisters of the Rose has brand-new cards to help you multiply your Harpies and reward you for playing with the classic Harpie Lady Sisters card
Katsumasa is then big enough to crew many things himself, and the rise of the machines will come
I still think it should be, to an extent, but its nice to see more board wipe options either way
Paying 1000 LP for a Special Summon is relatively important, but not as much is you consider this card can easily Synchro Summon a Level 5-8 monster or Xyz Summon a Rank 4