Jules had just finished up The Lost Caverns of Ixalan development and was ready to jump into a new, entirely different set with its own challenges
MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander decks There were four Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander decks appearing alongside this set
Players who participate in multiple Prerelease events have a higher chance of finding the matching d20 spindown crystal counter
The 4 MV of Marsh Flitter is rather rough for a 1/1 creature, but you do get the added benefit of creating two 1/1 Goblins
According to the developers on-stage, they were designed to feel like the " ultimate prize ": according to the team, they look and feel like real gold
I put basically no stock in the pump ability, though I guess some prowess-heavy Veyran, Voice of Duality EDH decks or red aggro decks in Constructed might choose that mode on occasion