With so many players not wanting to spend thousands of dollars on a Black Lotus, having new cards printed that are explicitly not allowed in play is frustrating for fans
Some pros even advise that the best Brainstorm is the one you never cast, as its immense potential in terms of card quality can be game-changing
By returning high-impact cards back to your hand that do something when they're played, this deck allows you to get even more value out of your cards, while also keeping your opponent guessing
Cutting a few creatures for reactive spells like Cyclonic Rift, Fierce Guardianship, or even budget picks like Swan Song gives you more ways to shut down threats before they become problems
But this set is stuffed full of legendary creatures, more than any MTG set before it
Unless the boardstate demands otherwise, prioritize ramping over playing early-game creatures