I consider being able to play the first energy, do the first attack, and evolving first much better than the slim chance that my opponent only has 1 Pokmon in play and I might draw the right cards to pull off a first turn donk
Loxi: Argus is a Commander that's sure to see play and do degenerate things like Zada, Hedron Grinder but with abilities rather than spells
This is in a similar space to Teferi, Hero of Dominaria, but I think its a little worse overall
Cleaning the edges is definitely a little time consuming, but to me its literally one of the most satisfying parts of the job
Not every card is renamed - if the name fits, Wizards hasn't changed it, meaning you can get an Ork-y Aggravated Assault or a copy of Blind Obedience featuring Nagash
The last Heroes of the Realm card was a single print in 2023, and none were released in 2024 or 2025, so it looks like the initiative is on pause