Recent releases were criticized for being light on narrative substance, and many dubbed them 'hat sets' as a result (where existing characters basically put on different hats and costumes to play in a new genre, rather than establishing the Plane in any significant way)
These events are designed to introduce the set, support new players, and celebrate the expansion with promotional items and exclusive cards
It provides mana fixing, card draw, and the ability to create land creatures if you need them
Weve got Commander 2021 and Modern Horizons 2 still to come, and I think its in these products that well hopefully see the zenith of reds new style, and the budding blossoms of whites rebirth
If you can get to 6 mana, he can be sure you have mana for the really scary stuff you want to cast (which in almost all cases will be Ulamog, right?) Theres nothing not to like about this, unless youre a fan of See the Unwritten like I am
Somewhat of a shame it doesn't do more for you once they are out though