What's changed is that token decks are far stronger than they used to be thanks to Bloomburrow
That means that it cannot be played in a Commander deck outside of Five Color ones, but other formats are more welcome and this is a Five Color (Format) essential
Table of Contents show Honorable Mentions: Lessons Interestingly, Avatar brings lessons back into the fold, but not learn, so Standard players wont be able to wish for these like we could back in Strixhaven
Jumping through a ton of hoops only to hit one creature is a disaster
The takeaway point is: dont stress over it
With that said, the black-red deck features some of the creepiest, spookiest, and most villainous entities that the House has to offer, so if you really want to play the toughest setting, see if you can take down the House together