Legends was the first set to have gold creatures and the first set to have legendary cards, as avid new Magic players, we couldn't wait to open those boosters
Skystreak Engineer and Hazard of the Dunes may have pricey activations, but this archetype is built to handle that
However, better cards like Benalish Marshal or Gideon, Ally of Zendikar provide stronger overall effects and more value for the mana cost, making them preferable options for competitive play
But with Disney Lorcana: Gateway , Ravensburger has taken the seemingly limitless world of the collectible card game and shrunk it down to 120 cards
A 2/2 creature with no ability for two mana is no longer considered decent, and a set like Fallen Empires--which seemed weak even in comparison to sets of its era--now seems positively archaic
It's a great example of how the diverse art in the TCG can be impressive, no matter the art style