Battle for Zendikar gave us [casthaven]Lithomancer`s Focus[/casthaven], a card which not only helped sell the Eldrazi as a major set theme, it also hammered home both Nahiri and Ugins relevance to the plot
The artwork emphasizes Zekroms raw force and legendary presence, making it instantly eye-catching
The other big Modern banning was Lotus Field: a land which stands alone in its ability to tap for three colored mana, and which has become a huge enabler for one of Moderns most consistent archetypes
I think Blanchwood Armor is a steal at that price
The word Token brings to mind a 1/1 Goblin or a 2/2 Knight more readily than it does a serious threat on the board
As one of the strongest monarch commanders and among the best assassin commanders, Marchesa is cheap, fast, and can really get a game going by introducing the monarch early on