You've got a solid core of creatures both large and small, several good board wipes , a bunch of targeted removal , lots of card draw , a decent amount of ramp , and synergies with all your potential commanders
If an enemy Pokmon deals 50 points of damage to Tangela, taking it from its max HP of 80 down to 30, 10 HP won't make a difference
This further elevates the cards reputation and thus value
Blossoming Bogbeast Blossoming Bogbeast offers a powerful payoff for lifegain strategies
This also made blue the only option for slowing down the pace of the game, and Propaganda did just that
New Land Cycle Loxi: I quite like these lands, they never really feel dead since they always at least tap for some type of color and realistically are quite strong if you run enough basics (or duals with appropriate types)