Most of the Commander Format Panel were in agreement with how this was implemented, and on a personal note, I am among that number who thinks the rules change was a good way to do it
So the prices may be temporarily high because few of a specific numbered card have been found
Most decks will favour the latter and even if it isn't technically better I still think people are predisposed to favouring drawing themselves for a multitude of reasons
When paired with its indestructible, you can reliably swing Svyelun into your opponents with little to no risk, drawing cards in the process
This confusion is understandable, as Wizards doesnt usually release products seemingly from the same set months apart from one another
Four of the Five Flip 'Walkers Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student // Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar, Ajani, Nacatl Pariah // Ajani, Nacatl Avenger, Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy, and Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate have all been seeing a considerable amount of play, with Tamiyo, Ajani, and Ral basically being format staples and finding homes in Tier 1 decks