The closest we got before was in a different MTG color, and easier to play, though (we think) less fun: the 6-cost Red sword Embercleave, from 2019's Throne of Eldraine set
Log in RULINGS 2008-04-01 The effect is mandatory
Aetherdrift is the latest in a string of sets from Wizards of the Coast that is designed around a bit of a gimmick in a similar vein to last years Murder Mystery, Villain-centered Wild West Heist, and Haunted House, this year were getting treated to a Death Race
The series also included promotions for each theatrical film up to "Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals," as well as every video game release up to "Grand Battle
Here some nice examples: TFG Feraligatr647800 154 KB TFG Mewtwo515770 74.2 KB TFG Geodude600811 36 KB DSCN4859 - kopie19202340 249 KB TFG Rayquaza1066800 179 KB Greetz, Quuador 7 Likes pfm July 26, 2022, 6:10pm 10 Huh
This is proof of how the concept of a subgame was the biggest and most grotesque design mistake in Magic: The Gathering