This effect will rapidly build up a formidable board state of stolen cards, and players won't like having their best cards used against them
Modern Japanese sets now feature Full Arts, Alternate Arts, Special Illustration Rares, and Art Rares that showcase incredible artistic detail
Then, draw cards until you have 5 cards in your hand
all we cared about was who had what card
While unbanning something like Stoneforge Mystic or Umezawa's Jitte would create a bit more equity and provide another solid reprint for a future Masters set, none of the other cards on the Modern banned list would be nearly as hyped or as expensive as Jace, the Mind Sculptor)
Players prioritize board development over paying expensive taxes, allowing you to draw 3-5 cards before the upkeep costs force you to sacrifice it