The colors of Alpha and Beta cards could be muted, which is to the detriment of black cards, specifically, but that fade, coupled with the three dimensional beveling around the art and the text box, gives red cards, specifically, just a really nice pop in that thicker Beta frame
Although this is a topic for another post, you want to ensure the pack is genuine, factory sealed, good condition and unsearched
If the copied creature is a token, the tokens created copy the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created that token
Finally, Ashling, Rekindled is a 1/3 that transforms into Ashling, Rimebound to generate more mana
One thing to remember is Kess, Dissident Mages ability and how that can help you set up your game-winning play