While its TCG history is relatively brief, the recent release of Larrys Staraptor (AR Spec) has driven up its popularity, and a Mega Staraptor card feels inevitable
Endurance, Fury, Solitude Modern Horizons 2 brought us the cycle of powerful Elementals with the evoke ability
I still think firebending is a really weak ability, but if its going to get some use anywhere, making it both feed back into the card its on (by the new spells cast triggering prowess) and scale with each card played beforehand (also because of prowess) is the best possible option
If clash is important to you you could have fun with cards like Gurmag Angler, Sultai Scavenger, Hooting Mandrills, Treasure Cruise and Scornful Egotist with maybe some Erratic Explosion, Induce Despair, Burnt Offering, Energy Tap
Japan Auctions from a seller whose username was very similar to the name of the cards winning designer
This mindset is what separates collectors who enjoy the hobby from those who chase disappointment