Ill be interested to see what the prices are like for these cards after Vegass hype has died down, say Thanksgiving or so, and thatll tell me if Im going after the FIAB for other events too
The archetype took a big hit when Karn, the Great Creator was banned, but now it appears to be back with Outcaster Trailblazer (prerelease) offering a card advantage engine as the deck slings its big creatures
The biggest difference in EDH is that you have to sac it or donate it, because a 6/6 wont be winning you any games by itself
One of his main themes is in drawing cards, whether it be a straight and wholesome draw like in Unraveler of Secrets, Memory Adept Arcane Strategist, or the original Jace Beleren, or in more destructive 'wheel' effects like those found on Jace, the Living Guildpact
The deck felt like a degenerate Type I deck and it was playable at the time in Standard
Plus, its second ability pairs especially well with fetch lands