This by extension makes previews exciting, even when its just the basic lands
For example, if you choose protection from Demons and from Dragons (totally counts), you can't choose protection from red later that day
(4/14/2023) In a multiplayer game, if the protector of a battle leaves the game and that battle is not currently being attacked, its controller chooses a new protector for it as a state-based action
Magic: The Gathering is going through a significant shift and is aggressively building its portfolio
At the same mana cost, its much more accessible, which is great
The lowliest Elf can still represent a dangerous threat with their common ability to tap for mana, allowing you to ramp ahead of your opponents and get to your big threats quicker