Additionally, hidden storage and dice drawer have improved capacity compared to equivalent features on Version 1
It can also make two cards that aren't as useful by themselves, much stronger as they are better at dealing with a range of problems
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed is one of the best creature payoffs you can run in a lifegain deck
Its not difficult to have Jetmir drop on the third turn with two other creatures in play (thank you mana dorks), immediately turning on the +1/+0 and vigilance
When Brimaz attacks or blocks, you create a 1/1 Cat Soldier token that is either also attacking or blocking whatever Brimaz is
People wanted this version specifically and they made it a bonus card. They understood what everyone wanted the counterspell to look like but decided theyre going to make it a GAMBLE if you get it, notes u/Apprehensive_Debate3 in one of the most upvoted comments My god, and you know this thing is gonna be like 10 times the price of the normal one. They don't want to lose reprint equity by putting a $30 print in a $30 lair, but they want to turn the drops into a lottery to create future FOMO a la Fallout Mana Vault or Miku Snapcaster Mage, says u/easchner