Arguably the most niche of the champions, Tess has some neat tricks that just need the right moment. Since it is hard to play her because of her cost and the need of Wayfarers to use their hand relatively fast, often she is discarded for more affordable options. But she can be the “safer” way to bring a gate to the front when Celeste can’t risk herself. Especially your initial 10 life gate.
Also, if you have several gates on the battlefield already, she can be used to move them around in your favor.