For one, theres Lorcana use of ink as a resource used to play and activate cards - as well as serving as a fun part of the games multiversal lore that allows players Illumineers to conjure a Disneyworlds worth of characters out of ink
It doesnt show up as much these days since creatures are a lot bigger and decks are a lot faster, not to mention that a number of other cards may have been banned
We were also interested in exploring the double-faced token technology we'd used on the incubate mechanic in March of the Machine
This is a little overcosted, but being a 4-mana noncreature spell and an Equipment has serious value in this set
You can also add Goblin Anarchomancer to make your cards cheaper, giving you access to huge spells like Old Gnawbone or Hellkite Tyrant as early as turn three with the right amount of Treasures
Even having just one of these creatures in play lets you cast spells you wouldnt normally be able to or psyche your opponents into playing into your own counterspells while thinking you dont have the available mana open