After my initial rejection of the idea, I think this new set of cards can set an interesting precedent
Maybe Ill one day try to get a PSA 1-10 set of the Moltres, considering I do have the 4 already that I graded myself from my original childhood card
Each copy of Aeve enters with one more +1/+1 counter than the previous one
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon might seem a little slow, but banking mana over several turns sets up some truly explosive plays, especially when your hand is full of huge, expensive creatures
He illustrated the original Gishath, Suns Avatar, and I absolutely LOVE when an artist is given the opportunity to revisit a subject, and show why we call it a level-up. This work, with Gishath in all their glory, surrounded by the dinosaurs that make Ixalan unique, it feels like my childhood reading dino books and dreaming of a time millions of years ago
Its also worth mentioning how great cards like Needle Worm are against pendulum decks