The design process on a set of Magic cards starts in the Exploratory Stage where game designers, artists, and writers at Wizards of the Coast throw ideas at the wall for around a month and see what sticks
Commanders a different story, where 6-drops like this just arent premium cards anymore
The -2 can really help you out in a pinch, if you need to use it, as a 2/3 flyer with lifelink definitely has some big value, and can mesh really nicely with some other vampire deck synergy that's available in this block
Their market value ranges from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars, with the Black Lotus often fetching prices between $6,000 and $250,000, depending on its condition and edition
Most Booster Packs will contain a guaranteed Reverse Holo (with some rare cases where the Reverse Card is replaced with a higher rarity or there is an error with the pack)