Between borderless cards, woodblock printings, and the character cards, there were tons of different variants to collect
More importantly, though, it gives your auras a second chance by allowing you to cast them from the graveyard for a turn after they are put in
That fact plus its game-ending combo with Glint-Horn Buccaneer makes this Malcolm one of the best pirates to have in the command zone if cEDH-level combos are of interest
Then again, people didn't play with Juzam Djinn and Serendib Efreet for the same reason
For example, Robin Hoods Good Shot ability allows him to challenge - the games parlance for resolving battles - rival characters with the Evasive keyword
Product pricing Boosters, gift sets, and Troves are priced in the same ballpark as other major games