Fifth Edition rules changed how spells and mana worked, allowing players to declare spells, then pay any associated costs
Well then, you've forgotten about Shards of Alara 's introduction of mythic rares
Those are my picks for the top ten cards from the set
But as a black mage, that sounds more like a personal challenge than anything else
Here's how the decks at the Pro Tour break down
Arahbo, Roar of the World Bast, Panther Goddess Bronzehide Lion Civil Servant Fleecemane Lion Fleecemane Lion Fleetfoot Panther Frondland Felidar Grizzled Leotau Horned Cheetah Kaheera, the Orphanguard Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Leonin Armorguard Mirri, Weatherlight Duelist Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith Noble Panther Phantom Nishoba Qasali Ambusher Qasali Pridemage Sabertooth Nishoba Sovereign Okinec Ahau Zar Ojanen, Scion of Efrava