Aether Revolt I love when Magic does piggybacking off other popular gaming properties
While it is true that Faithless Looting greatly powered up Hogaak, Dredge, and Izzet Phoenix, it also allowed grindy fair decks like Mardu Pyromancer and various Hollow One piles to exist
The same system was then used in Eventide with the enemy hybrid combinations shifted in
That guarantee Paralyze is huge, as its a guaranteed one-turn stun that has no coin flips associated with it and forces your opponent to either use trainer cards to retreat or just sit and watch their active mon take volt after volt
The people of Ixalan have been driven to the core of their world by the invasion, some seeking a new home, others power and glory
Therefore, they prioritize playing these cards on curve as frequently as possible by running a high number of lands