they're perfect for building decks, playing Limited games with friends, and are tons of fun to open #9
Golgari can brick off the opponent's offense and play enough removal to keep the battlefield empty, but also close the door when needed, unlike Rakdos, where you lose access to giant green creatures
Then at the beginning of your combat make a free 2/2 all colors Elemental if you control at least five Towns, and then your eight-mana all colors activated ability can pump your team by your Town size
Since that time, the number has grown to 52, and more will continue to make their debut in the coming weeks as the launch date for Into The Inklands draws ever closer
And I love that the names are generic enough that they could get reprinted in other sets instead of having a name that forever ties them to Edge of Eternities themed sets
If youre good at stocking your graveyard, you might want the newer, cheaper option instead