The last point on how Cursed Merfolk can help you is as a counter to decks that are either slow or that otherwise outpace you
Flayer of Loyalties has Backup
Protection from red isnt nothing either being able to ignore board wipes like Blasphemous Act and Structural Assault is extremely handy, and the ability to hold off a bigger red creature later in the game like Etali, Primal Storm or Inferno Titan can save you from a lot of unwanted damage in certain matchups
and there are tons of precon decks for new and experienced players to try out, with new decks typically releasing alongside most, but not all, MTG sets
Think of fixative as set the pigment, not make this indestructible. Matte vs gloss: pick your poison Gloss: usually tougher feel, but more glare
The sleeved packaging not only protects the packs contents but also adds display value for collectors looking to preserve the artwork and integrity of their sealed product