This is a great way for beginners to start building up a substantial card collection while learning the basics of the game, and there are many more ways to earn cards and make progress in the early game that newcomers should know about
While this dark version of Espeon doesn't quite reach the unbelievable heights that the Esepon Star from Pop Series 5 can, it is a worthy replacement, considering that the alternative doesn't have a market price
While he does come with the detriment of being a 5-cost Commander (that will draw a +2 penalty cost every time its removed from play to bring back), it almost seems worth it if he enters the battlefield on a turn where you have a lot of Spiders on the battlefield
(If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.) You may cast this card from your graveyard using its blitz ability
The robot dog can gain Energy counters through combat damage and even has a new MTG mechanic called Brain counters that lets Rex have all the activated abilities from creatures in exile with Brain counters
Most Commander decks for sale are loaded with low-quality filler cards to keep costs down, which comes at the expense of power, performance, and ultimately fun