I bumped up against these concerns repeatedly when I first tried my hand at writing flavor text for the Gourmet Kitchen and Stakes Royale starter decks
It's a tried and true stompy deck that allows plenty of room for customization, depending on the types of finishers you prefer to play
It lacked transversality, and being able to be a recognizable presence in different sectors or demographics (merchandising, movies, small kids, girls)
Orzhov Sacrifice is doing decently in early Standard, and if youre willing to make that deck Mardu, Carnage could be a nice addition, especially if you include ways to trigger Mayhem
Whether youre cracking packs for competition, building your Mega deck, or chasing that elusive Mega Charizard X ex, this release is pure fire