If for whatever reason we cant activate Jarad (Hinder, Pithing Needle, not enough mana) we can instead sacrifice Devourer to an Altar of Dementia and kill one player, or to Greater Good to draw any other combo
Haven of the Spirit Dragon is another staple, helping to cast your dragons and letting you bring back fallen dragons or even an Ugin if the game drags on
Old-bordered foils are especially impressive, since that particular look instantly connotes age and scarcity
Its the best way to open a box, and when everyone knows there is no prize pool or rare drafting, then people are totally free to draft experimental ideas and not be punished
Three mana for two damage with an additional benefit is a rate you're willing to pay for all sorts of cards throughout Magic
We still have the other colors, plus great multi-colored cards, artifacts, and even some strong new lands