I sure feel like that white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland
The 1st Edition Base Set holo version is the pinnacle of card collecting, but there are several other versions and forms (Mega Charizard X & Y, Golden Star variants, and Skyridge chase cards) that represent both passion and smart investments
Ill often trim a cantrip or two against decks with taxing effects, Chalice of the Void, or Eidolon of the Great Revel, since cantrip-heavy hands can be a liability against those cards and their presence likely means the opponent is lighter on removal, so you wont need to dig for a second or third wave of threats as often, but outside of those scenarios its exceedingly rare for me to cut from the cards that make Thing in the Ice as effective as possible
In addition, good creatures with lifelink are some of the most consistent ways to gain life on your opponents turns in combat
The game has seen spikes of popularity over the years, but nothing like this