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It sees regular play in Modern and Pioneer in dedicated Control builds especially Azorius or Jeskai

The war may be the same, but the battlefield is always new with Commanders Inquisitor Greyfax and Marneus Calgar

You know you'll get it out on turn 3-4 and you just need to hit a way to mill or search for something to put in your yard early, and then you can move into midgame with a big threat on the table, and the ability to get it back without jacking up your commander tax repeatedly

Like U/G, going this route essentially sets you up to play generic good stuff control, so avoid playing the risky madness/delirium cards and prioritize bombs, removal and value like Said // Done that will help grind opponents into dust

According to MTGGoldfish rankings, Ocelot Pride Midrange currently makes up about 7.5% of the entire Legacy meta, making it the format's second most popular archetype after the infamous Dimir Tempo