I don't have any friends who play, and the learning curve and existing community seemed intimidating, using a lot of insider terminology that I don't really understand
Magic isnt one game, its more like a dozen different games using the same components, and as someone finds their niche the Beginner Box may be left by the wayside
Green Altanak, the Thrice-Called Loxi: 9/9 with trample and some potential extra cards is nice, and being able to be some weird flexible ramp early can be useful, but unless you can make use of those creature typings I'd leave this to beat up people in limited
Clearly the manga-inspired token layout resonated with players
The most famous example of a sale took place with a card that was graded at 10
Even if your commanders provides some protection like Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar does, you shouldn't rely on it to clear the table