Pros: Complete card library Full control of the gameplay means its easy to undo or fix mistakes In-game chat for communication Can play every type of game mode Free to use and doesnt require paying for cards Cons: No automated actions its important for all players to be well-versed in the rules and mechanics Arguments over how to resolve cards are common Complicated to set up, not a simple download and play process Barebones, the quality of the experience is left entirely to the players Smaller pool of players means games can be difficult to find As time has passed, so too have the technology and capabilities of the internet
In reality, Wizards doesn't really bear that much responsibility for the land getting so expensive
Angelic Destiny has a similar return condition, but Rancor's much more widely played
Charizard demand, Gold Star rarity and condition sensitivity combine to make high-grade examples incredibly valuable
Much of the talk Ive seen so far has involved Nethroi, Apex of Death (some it from me) and Illuna, Apex of Wishes, but I suspect that well see some creative builds from the community with the others as well