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(Though thats definitely part of it.) While comparisons to Magic: The Gathering are easy - there are a number of keywords with specific in-game effects, cards battle using two key values for their attack strength and health, and you can gradually play bigger cards as you build up your stock of in-game resource - Lorcana doesnt just whack a set of Mickey Mouse ears on the veteran TCG
It may not handle beefier threats, but its low cost and early-game utility make it a solid inclusionespecially if your deck runs recursive or spell-count synergies
Yes, you could load up on holy strength and turn those into control magic, but of course nobody is letting you control magic for B or W so Eriette, the Beguiler is going to get blown up or you'll just take everyone's stuff
Other Constructed formats exist that allow for use of older expansions to give more variety for decks
When combo was rife it was a surprisingly good card and remained fairly effective disruption if played well as the meta slowly shifted away from combo