Its a 4/4 first striker for 4 mana, which is pretty good, even if it has that downside
However, the selection criteria are stringent
If you don't reveal an Equipment card, or if the exchange can't be completed (such as if Arcanum Things is no longer on the battlefield, you don't own Arcanum Things, or the new Equipment can't be attached to the creature Arcanum Things is attached to), nothing happens
Put it all together and you get "NIV-MIZZET." Golgari (Black-Green) Deathrite Shaman from Return to Ravnica Deathrite Shaman is a pretty complex design
Cultural Authenticity: For collectors who value authenticity and connection to Pokemons Japanese origins, original Japanese cards represent the definitive versions of these iconic designs
Foil reprints happen in special sets (Conspiracy, Battlebond) or curated small sets (From the Vault, Signature Spellbook) and the occasional judge promo/RPTQ release