Since you can do it end of turn, you dont have to commit to it, but you can keep removal and counterspells up instead
Speaking of rare lands, I'll mention here that the enemy cycle of Fetch Lands show up as Special Guests in Tarkir: Dragonstorm
The opposite is also true however, where it is printing more firmly causing the Thin 1st edition stamp which became the standard in later WotC releases
Second, the life gain effect can actually be very relevant
nice, as long as you arn't playing any mana rocks or anything seeing as this effect also applies to you
Likewise, Mirabel Madrigal (Prophecy Finder), of which there are three cards in this deck, adds their Strength to another character's for a turn