Hybrid units have their advantages; Ways to bypass all kinds of defenses even if it’s not the highest damage in her element.
Sigma Thunder Mage
Lowkey I think people will sleep on Makoto as a decent Celes counter for her high ranged Strike damage, which is the latter's only weakness.
To be fair though, most people with Cloud will likely just prefer to use him instead, but Makoto will at least be a good option in lightning magic comps vs Celes.