We can now create these unexpected cards in a way thats a lot lighter and more flexible than if they were part of a full set. Once Wizards had a direction for a drop, the team would pull together a huge list of options from throughout Magics history, and then started narrowing that down. Thats why, in the example of OMG KITTIES!, you have a card like Leonin Warleader from the 2019 Core Set alongside Regal Caracal from 2017s Amonkhet each with their own adorable and unique cat token card
The flying body and rad counter flavor give it a unique twist, bridging self-mill, creature growth, and chaos in one flexible package
Lillie's determination to remain the most valuable trainer in Mega Brave is as strong as this card's top-tier artwork
Beetleback Chief
While it is certainly not worth as much as it was when it first came out in 2022, it still marks a strong value in your collection, and certainly a better price tag than when it was worth more than double the price
Mana Ramp Since my commander costs five mana, I like the card advantage ramp spells of Cultivate and Kodamas Reach, which also fix my colors along the way