It's brilliant for the TCG to use this time to spotlight newer species because the base the true collectors who will remain in the hobby after the bubble pops don't just care about Kanto
Misty PSA 10 3
If I were Magic Hall of Famer Frank Karsten, now would be when Id break out the spreadsheet showing how many hits I should have in my deck to have a reasonable chance of getting one or more cards for each activation, on a sliding scale of mana per activation
You don't want to cut that Aetherling, you don't want to have no life gain but you also don't want to play two six drop threats and play the Wurmcoil as well as the Aetherling
Stats-wise, Emrakul, the Promised End is a better brawler and a better blocker than Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger, despite not being indestructible, since it has flying, trample, and more power and toughness
A permanent phases out when its status changes from phased in to phased out