The same might be true in Modern as well, although finding an efficient way to combo with Zirda, the Dawnwaker that also has an activated ability might be a challenge
(2011-01-01) If an activated ability of a card in a graveyard references the card it's printed on by name, treat Necrotic Ooze's version of that ability as though it referenced Necrotic Ooze by name instead
Set: Masterpiece Series Card Condition: Near Mint or better Language: English Brand: Wizards of the Coast
We will present our answer to a few narrower versions of the question above
It still has a place (mostly driven by nostalgia, probably) in dredge decks like Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord, and you absolutely have to run it on principle in Saffi Eriksdotter and Hans Eriksson decks
The average number of other languages cards have been printed in since around 5th Edition is 8, but of course, some of these products, like Duel Decks and various Masters sets have far fewer languages of print, so well go with a slightly conservative average of 7, including English