Prior to filter lands you could splash cards into Necro decks such as Vindicate or Pernicious Deed but the splash could never extend to a point where you wanted to run lands that didn't tap for black like Forests and Plains
Imagine if the first ability just said, Tap: create a 2/2 token with vigilance. It still wouldnt be that good
While the entirety of the year's first core set has yet to be revealed, fans are excited to see what "Journey Together" brings to the table after the mixed bag that was 2024's meta
There were also the likes of Stromkirk Occultist (which benefits from Faldorn's discarding), Valakut Exploration, and Flameskull as ways to repeatedly cast spells
Because a double pump of toughness makes it harder to crack your Wall of Blossoms, Temple Acolyte, Mulldrifter, Flametongue Kavu and Karmic Guide
Half of the first set in the new Sword & Shield block