Plus, going off power alone isnt enough in a battle, as several other abilities can throw a wrench into the player's plan, so its important to keep in mind that the right way to play this game is to simply play it and have fun
For a long time it was the best red creature for spell-heavy decks
Unlike the overlap of spree and tiered, where we decided the two mechanics were different enough to both be cool, we felt monologue was far less compelling, ludonarrative resonance of villainous monologues be damned
This has the potential to really slow down some formats that rely on fetch lands or anything that hinges on ramp strategies
Hiring a manager for diversity, inclusion and equity is a first step for Wizards of the Coast to avoid some of the mistakes its made in the past, but such a role can only be successful with the support of the company as a whole