The Magecraft mechanic appeared across all five colors and all five archetypes, so seeding the format with extra Instants and Sorceries was a great way to boost the sets synergy
It also means that some powerhouse cards, like Witch-king of Angmar, who can force your opponents to sacrifice creatures and even become indestructible, didnt quite make the cut
The -12 of Jace the Mind Sculptor, like many Planeswalker ultimates, functionally wins its controller the game if its high loyalty cost can be paid
Katilda makes for a great Commander for those looking to put a lifegain spin on Spirits, or blend the use of this tribe with the heavy use of enchantments
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The fun twist with both is turning the drawback into upside: cards like Harmless Offering, Donate, or Zedruu the Greathearted hand these over to opponents, leaving them with the tax