Its either a very cheap resurrection for a small creature, or you pay the going rate (I miss Zombify) and get a big creature, potentially up to a 10/10 with this set
Yes, Izzet Phoenix is proactive, but outside of the card Ensnaring Bridge, which is difficult for most decks to incorporate, there isnt an effective card to shut down the decks gameplan to the point of neutering it the way that Rest in Peace can against Dredge or Stony Silence can against Affinity
There are also some familiar faces and monsters in here that enhance the whole experience for Baldurs Gate and D&D fans
Caretaker's Talent starts off as a source of card draw, and tops out as an anthem
Its a really elegant design, particularly because it makes a token when it enters, ensuring you get to draw at least one card for three total mana