The copy that sold for $16,100 in 2019 wasnt just any Alpha Balanceit was a BGS 9.5-graded near-gem specimen, a level of condition that is almost unheard of for a trading card from the games first print run
This is stating the obvious a bit much as you are continually accelerating mana that initial extra boost is a lot more significant than it might seem
As well as this, it makes all your lands all MTG land types, perhaps allowing players to get a little experimental with the mana base, or ensuring all your games are super consistent
If you really want extra protection, Sejiri Shelter is a great addition that doesnt reduce the number of lands or combo pieces in your deck
Speaking of my sideboard, I should probably start with the weirdest card, Slaughter Games
Monstrous Onslaught is a very unusual green card that sure seems like a pretty big color pie bleed