That would have allowed Magic to follow up with more Trek properties, just like the MTG release of The Hobbit that followed LTR years later
The beauty of Ash Zealot is that it was very good in any red deck, while Scourge Wolf without delirium will only be serviceable, but good in decks that are willing to invest the time and resources in activating delirium as quickly as possible
Its a big burst of energy and its a little slower than youd expect
While there are many, many types of Magic players, each with their own correct way to have fun, I have strong faith that players like drawing cards, gaining life, and making their opponents lose life
Splinter, Radical Rat Splinter, Radical Rat is going to be a new ninja support card like Silver-Fur Master (which was already inspired by Splinter)