Theyre still playable, but Id much rather give a card as a bargaining tool to another player in order to ensure the board is fully wiped, before getting my best creature back again
If you have a deck that draws plenty of cards, then WolfbatWolfbat's ability to get itself back from the graveyard could be invaluable in the right strategy
While cards from The First Chapter are now comparable, thats after being on the market for several months
If you're rocking Islands, you want a full four copies
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted plays well with the sacrifice themes of the deck, but is a little awkward on the devotion side as if you are sacrificing things he may be hard to turn on
You obviously need some fodder, but what deck doesnt have a spare Clue or Treasure floating around these days