This saga sets up some mean spell combos in the midgame
Wondrous Wizardry Archmage of Runes | Illustration by Kai Carpenter Creature (18) Drake Hatcher Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Archmage of Runes Tolarian Terror x3 Ghitu Lavarunner x4 Balmor, Battlemage Captain Enigma Drake x2 Mischievous Mystic x2 Heartfire Immolator x2 Ovika, Enigma Goliath Instant (15) Arcane Epiphany x2 Opt x4 Burst Lightning x4 Dive Down x3 Fiery Annihilation x2 Sorcery (3) Land (24) Mountain x7 Island x8 Swiftwater Cliffs x4 Temple of Epiphany Izzet Guildgate x4 Wondrous Wizardry is an Izzet spells-matter deck that has a bunch of wizards for no reason other than to make Arcane Epiphany cost less
Bloodchief Ascension A nice wincon for a variety of decks, from Syr Konrad, the Grim to Tinybones, Trinket Thief, Bloodchief Ascension is a cheap inclusion in any deck that cares about lifegain and drain
The sets comic-inspired art and bilingual MA rarities (English cards with Japanese text) add collector appeal, while meta staples like Dawn #129 fuel player demand
Planeswalkers often benefit from damage prevention because it stops your opponents from attacking them effectively, buying plenty of time to ultimate them and get a shiny emblem
