Ten different factions, each with their own animal, caused a complex web that was too hard to decipher
From legendary and super rare cards from The First Chapter making a much anticipated return to some unconventional reprints that will probably still never see play, there's a ton of new combinations that can come from the Fabled Lorcana set
Watch out, because your opponents weather moves can harm you, too
Which variant is better depends entirely on your collecting goals: Holo cards are ideal if you value rarity, nostalgia, and iconic cards
Azors Gateway / Sanctum of the Sun I recall people losing their minds over Sanctum of the Sun when it was revealed, but as appealing as it is to tap a single land for 30-40 mana, its actually appropriately gated behind the Azor's Gateway mini-game
While Elder is a fine value card it is generally outclassed by planeswalkers who offer more threat and utility