You generally cannot challenge a character that is still ready, which protects fresh plays and rewards good sequencing
The top eight players on the points leaderboard of the season will earn a bye in round 1, letting them skip their first match
Tidus, Zanarkand Fayth (Thrasios, Triton Hero) You'd be hard-pressed to see Thrasios played anywhere other than low-powered Merfolk Commander decks, but the Final Fantasy X cover art is the big selling point here
Plus, there's the chance to get a bonus rainbow foil Gilded Lotus with select bundles
As much as I love cards from both of the Into the Inklands start decks, this is the first time where I have a clear preference between the options (at least in terms of art)
Though it is low in ink cost to play, that doesn't make it low in monetary value