Though it does give cards in exchange, you do get a lot of flexibility
Its a 3-mana 2/2 with no evasion or protection, which makes attacking with it a scary prospect
We dont have to make Universes Beyond cards that are simple - we just have to pick moments that are recognizable, and theyll be easy for fans to understand. As for how exactly they translate those moments and the world around them into a Magic set, Head Designer Mark Rosewater tells me Magics color pie is robust enough that we have the ability to show heroism and villainy in all five colors. As an example, Rosewater says Spider-Man would be white, blue, and green (although the specific version in the Scene Box above is only those first two)
It's an excellent Sliver for any Sliver deck, hence why this card commands a premium price tag
Also, is there a cooler FF9 character
30 packs per booster box, 14 cards per pack