Timing is key with mana sinks: knowing when to convert your mana reserve into a fresh grip of options can be as decisive as the cards themselves
So, while Animated Army can bring the pain, you have to be very careful not to get wiped out of the game before you can make that happen
Kellan, The Fae-Blooded rewards players for going wide with their battlefield and loading up with auras and equipment, making him a powerful commander for aggressive Boros decks
Diversionary Tactics Investing two creatures instead of mana makes Diversionary Tactics a pretty efficient tapper
If new grading companies can offer more transparancy at a lower price, it is very possible they could seem like a much more attractive option to collectors, especially those who just want to hold onto their graded cards
As with vintage booster boxes, older tends to mean scarcer when it comes to sealed product, but there can be more variance when it comes to discussing price (though more recent sets tend to be less expensive to buy sealed product for overall)