By referencing Sagas specifically, Dave was able to change them away from being legendary, something he'd been wanting to do
Flameskull Maybe it's simply a lifelong love of skeletons that endears Flameskull to me so much, or that the monster's look straddles the uncanny valley between spooky and derpy
Outside of that corner case, looking for a turn one elf is typically a great rule of thumb, and going to five in order to produce that hand is totally reasonable
One of the best parts is the exclusive foil promo card of Greninja - cause collectors will totally flip for that dazzling card
Obstinate Baloth isnt the freight train that he used to be for his size in most formats, but in The Brothers War a 4/4 for 4 is not common (Greens only common 4 power creature for example is a 4/2), and it gives him, and other green monsters effective hitting power