First, the card back was slated to be completely different from Alphas, although that decision was later changed
The first theme is an equipment-based strategy, with many of the creatures becoming stronger when equipped
It's worth remembering that you don't have to enchant opponents' creatures to get value, either, letting you build up your own forces while goading just about everything you can
Look through your library and find two basic lands, reveal them, and put one onto the battlefield tapped and the other in your hand
Optimized $150+ Glimpse of Nature Earthcraft Bayou Vampiric Tutor Imperial Seal Wheel of Fortune At this level you are adding reserved-list dual lands, fast tutors, and the most broken Elf synergy cards in the game
Of course, Field of Ruin re-introduces that downside under a different guise