Standard is our only rotating format, and while keeping it fresh is important, we also feel that there's a more effective middle ground. In my opinion, this also makes new cards a bit less impactful (at least for those playing the killer decks): as shown by non-rotating formats like Modern, Pioneer, and Explorer, the bigger the card pool, the less impactful new cards tend to be
Dealing X damage to each opponent and each creature they control is often a reset that favors the caster, especially when your deck is built to recover faster and in some cases, can burn whatever life totals your opponents have to zero
Explore the ancient Hisui region with new Hisuian Pokmon
Its key ability allows you to pay two generic mana and tap it, enabling each player to draw a card and then discard a card
Twenty life
Grab three basics from your deck, show them, and throw em in your hand