Tapping out to sacrifice a bunch of permanents to draw cards is pretty weak
Whether it's the unforgettable artwork by Christopher Rush or a promo card celebrating Richard Garfields family, the "lore" adds value beyond the cardboard
Dont underestimate what Bubbling Muck is capable of though, as it can perform an excellent impression of High Tide in the right shell, and it can even pull off far more potent shenanigans when paired with blues ability to untap lands and recur sorceries
There's also a separate subset called The Big Score, giving you a peek at what everyone's scheming after
It can be difficult to know when you have enough cards, and theres not a magic number for that, but it is sometimes easy to see when you just dont have enough support
A precursor to Seal of Cleansing, Aura of Silence wouldn't generally stop Moxes and such from hitting the table, but it sure would win the mirror match when two "Prison" decks (featuring Icy Manipulator and Winter Orb) went head to head