For most lists every time Pod gets a good tempo play there will be a time it can get nothing
That said, Torgal, A Fine Hound is almost more of a dog/wolf payoff than a human payoff, or at least incentivizes some split between the creature types
Upheaval One of the cheaper cards on the list and the only one that doesn't actually do anything proactive for you
How often do you cast a turn 1 Serum Visions, look at the two cards from scry, and think to yourself, I have no idea if these cards are good or not? You can, and likely should, blame yourself for utilizing your spell poorly, but not using that mana has a cost too and with an instant-speed cantrip, you can make a more informed decision while not wasting that manathe best of both worlds
Flying, lifelink Your opponents cant cast spells during your turn
Are new precons better