tailsmastermind
Does time attack too much
I could be wrong, but I'm almost certain that the first time the Eggman box is introduced is in ACZ right at the start after you are forced to get rings.
Basically, this monitor is introduced in a completely safe environment.
Also, anyone who finds the whirlwind shield useless in CTF has obviously never carried a flag before. While it isn't the best, the whirlwind shield gives you a makeshift ability in double jump, which is quite a good thing when you have no ability with the flag. That said, I agree that in any other instance in CTF or Match, this shield is outclassed by the others.
Basically, this monitor is introduced in a completely safe environment.
Also, anyone who finds the whirlwind shield useless in CTF has obviously never carried a flag before. While it isn't the best, the whirlwind shield gives you a makeshift ability in double jump, which is quite a good thing when you have no ability with the flag. That said, I agree that in any other instance in CTF or Match, this shield is outclassed by the others.