Theyre a perfect intersection of two hobbies from two different times in my life
While Joker was arguably the standout card from the set in terms of its importance to the strategy that would force Konami to act swiftly to limit its overwhelming power, the structure deck on its own showcased the potential of the Pendulum mechanic and could more than stand its ground in competitive play
Grave Betrayal is the other card that immediately springs
Its one thing to have Lightning Bolt, a card that just says Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target on a textless card
Seven mana is very steep for an artifact that needs other creatures to be successful, though
Fun facts: If, in resonse to your activating Birthing Pod's ability, the cunning opponent casts Aven Mindcensor and it succesfully enters the battlefield, you will only search the top four cards of your library