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If you control two Leylines of Hope and you would gain life, you gain that much life plus 2

But when you see that getting 4 Energies is sort of a long draw, or, more importantly, you can quickly set up a quick offensive play using one or two Flame Patch cards, then Mega Charizard X EX can turn into a phenomenal sweeper

This isnt even accounting for activated abilities on creatures or other permanents

The scariest thing is that Zulaport Cutthroat is actually one of two creatures who could've made the top spot, with Blood Artist doing the exact same thing for the same cost

Both sides of the discussion have valid arguments

With this backdrop, what are the most valuable and exciting cards you can open at your local FNM / booster draft