It might be attributable to the quick burst of energy that comes in at 1:19 in the cover
And if they were planning to merely draw without adding a counter, acting in upkeep denies them the chance of drawing a two-drop for turn and putting it into play with Aether Vial
Green-White Backup Creature (24) Boon-Bringer Valkyrie Silverback Elder Dusk Legion Duelist Siege Veteran Ancient Imperiosaur Quirion Beastcaller Simian Simulacrum Recruitment Officer x2 Samite Herbalist x2 Sigiled Sentinel x2 Mesa Cavalier x3 Iridescent Blademaster x2 Chomping Kavu x2 Magnigoth Sentry x2 Fairgrounds Trumpeter x2 Instant (4) Giant Growth Titanic Growth Broken Wings x2 Sorcery (1) Enchantment (4) Land (26) Blossoming Sands x4 Forest x12 Plains x10 This backup deck is your typical midrange filled with creatures and anthem effects
Because of this interplay with the logo elements, I suspect that the fountain pen icons on the right of the card are how you generate the cost to play cards
8 Hunter's Talent Uncommon - $0.24 Another cheap Class enchantment, Hunters Talent is a solid uncommon that pumps up your creatures while helping to keep the battlefield clear
2: Target creature becomes a Treasure artifact with " , Sacrifice this artifact: Add one mana of any color" and loses all other card types and abilities
