While Maldar is not the most powerful champion, it is definitely the most versatile and you will probably play it every game. It's cheap cost and good stats make it almost a must play. Its ability though is VERY powerful. Yes it requires a lot of positioning finesse but you don’t need to trigger it too many times to gain great value. Summon Maldar for cost and stats, then if you can put 2 boosts on a couple of Spore Carriers, all the better. Don’t be afraid to use it mostly as a boost production tool either, putting out 16 boosts for 4 magic is more than good enough if that is what you want to do and you are able to.