Lyle does have a high ink cost of 8 but grants 3 Lore points when questing and has stats of 6 Strength and 4 Willpower, so he's a very valuable card
As just a single Red mana creature, it not only creates a Blood Token when it hits the battlefield but it also does one point of damage to every opponent
There are cards Ive picked up through the Theros: Beyond Death sealed draft events that have made it into the holy sanctums of my main Magic: The Gathering deck
The key is to keep your mana curve tight, include enough synergy pieces (like lords and sacrifice outlets), and remain flexible
Old School Format, a Driving Force
Thankfully though, if you come back here every few months to check for new packs, there's no harm in having a quick glance to see if you can net yourself a shiny new skin too