This original set of cards has always had value, but 2020 caused their prices to skyrocket
With Surrak in play, none of your Dinosaurs can be countered, giving you the space to drop all your massive creatures safely
In essence, playing with an unsleeved deck is the most real Magic experience possible
Without the ability to prevent noncombat damage, Id be wary to play this card in any deck
Walnut will make the engraving subtle and stand out less
I just think the card is well executed it being an artifact plays well with Urzas Saga, Improvise and Springleaf Drum, and unlike Thalia, Guardian of Thraben where youre locked out by the tax, you have the choice with Esper Sentinel which presents interesting in-game decisions as you have to balance the tax on the mana versus providing your opponent with card advantage a similar decision to that of being on the play or on the draw