We understand concerns about counterfeit Pokemon products in the B2B market, particularly for high-value items like Pokemon 151
Into the Woods There's nothing like handling fresh cards from a new set, and that's exactly what you get to do at a Prerelease
There are safer ramp options, in my opinion, in green: Farseek - Can take the place of Selesnya Signet Nature's Lore - Can replace Talisman of Unity Kodama's Reach - Can Replace Commander's Sphere I say replace, but you can always up your ramp suite by a couple cards instead.
This is one of the most common examples of type-changing effects interacting
Kargan himself is a fine example of a level up dork, he is a perfectly acceptable beater when you first make him and invest no further mana into him
Collectors often look for Complete Sets to own the entire 30-card history in one purchase, preserving the thematic continuity of the release