Looking at this evolution in these older sets gives us an interesting look at how the game has changed over time
Extended Art Cards In most Magic sets, rare and mythic rare cards that dont feature a special showcase treatment get an Extended art version
I don't like that life loss, but in a 40 life format it's not a big deal
The art is cosy, charming, and family-friendly, which has made the precons consistently popular with casual players and Magic newcomers
Then you play The Great Aurora, watch as everyone draws maybe half of the lands they had beforehand, then dump a ton of lands on the battlefield to get far, far ahead of the rest of the table
Binders can even be used to hold a large number of cards, as long as you get one that's big enough