That makes it more complex than other real-world games with non-trivial complexity, including Jenga and Tetris
Although you do need Numeron Network on the field to make the effect work and the monsters are banished at the end phase
S:P Little Knight's first effect is occasionally too slow, but, when it is paired with I:P Masquerena, it can be used during the opponent's turn, which makes it a viable form of removal because it banishes a card on the field or in the GY
When Tarmogoyf was first printed you would often see players add Chromatic Star or Evolving Wilds to their deck to pump it, but it quickly became evident that those cards were unnecessary
Theyve become more than just collectibles
Since you'll constantly have Sagas on the battlefield, Tom Bombadil will more often than not have hexproof and indestructible