I can understand Wizards thought process, particularly early on, to design something for Boros that didnt strictly win through combat but also didnt violate the color pie too badly
If Into the Pit lets you cast them for free, or even with a discount with the sacrifice, I could see leaving it in, but you still have to pay full cost
Secrets of Strixhaven Draft Secrets of Strixhaven and return to Magics most prestigious university, where five rival colleges uncover Arcavioss hidden mysteries through dazzling spellcraft, prepared incantations, and lessons too powerful to stay buried
This can create a multitude of decisions to be made while deck building and/or choosing what do to during a Lorcana match
I get the rush and the gamble, but this is one where the odds are seriously, seriously stacked against the opener
They're also crammed with general D&D lore rather than Easter eggs focused on Baldur's Gate itself, so you'll probably get more out of them as a fan too