However, it seems Barbara Wright is getting some attention finally, thanks to all the Sagas in the MTG Final Fantasy set
Between the life drain and the mill aspect of Radiation, the mechanic is incredibly strong if you can build up a stack of rad counters on your opponent
Even with the social contract, access to premier spells and effects is often a bigger factor in how decks perform
Take a look at some of the early winners: During pre-sale season, I'd ignore the listing prices because supply is so thin
There hasn't been a direct replacement for regenerate, though R&D usually fills this design space with temporary indestructible effects, or instants that put a creature back into play when it dies
Not to mention all of the shenanigans you can pull in Golgari MTG colors by dropping artifacts on the table while your opponents are focused on your army of spiders