However, to enhance the theme of different counters, we chose to add some lands capable of generating additional counters
According to my research, While the set isnt focused on Modern as a Modern Horizons set might be, R&D wanted to allow as many players to play with these cards and enjoy them. OK Wizards of the Coast wants more players to enjoy these cards, so how does leaving them out of Standard enable that
The following cards fall off once you factor in buying non-English versions: Mirage : Phyrexian Dreadnought (1) Tempest : Earthcraft, Intuition (2) Stronghold : Volraths Stronghold (1) Urzas Saga : Tolarian Academy (1) Urzas Destiny : Academy Rector, Metalworker (2) Seven cards down
Its far and away the most powerful preconstructed Dragon deck, but if youre looking for cheaper alternatives, my first deck was Draconic Destruction from the Commander starter decks, and Temur Roar is a great three-color dragon deck with upgrade potential, too