I also walked away from the preview wondering what the future of in-game purchases would look like
Customization options are extensive and can include bespoke artwork, various card stock weights (e.g., 300gsm, 350gsm with black core), specialized finishes like holographic effects (e.g., rainbow, starlight), foil stamping (gold, silver, colored), embossing, spot UV, different card sizes and shapes, custom packaging (tuck boxes, rigid boxes), and anti-counterfeiting features
This immediately makes Shang-Chi a great pairing with cards like Enduring Vitality for quick mana, or Commanders that rely on activated abilities like Baba Lysaga, Night Witch
I'm generally anti-UB with an exception for when the set really feels like medieval fantasy
It all depends on your goals but I usually prefer a mix of both Traditional Draft and Premier Draft
Of course, Phage has inspired all sorts of nonsense and trickery