From the fourth generation Diamond and Pearl sets onwards, the packs contained 10 cards
Provided it lasts long enough, or you drop it late enough, it can seriously accelerate your game plan
I even tossed it into my Commander decklist yesterday
Y'know, some animals are just funnier than others, and squirrels is another one that M:TG will low-key continue to have appear even in main serious sets
Instead, the majority of foretell spells at least the Constructed-playable ones seem to be effects were used to in reactive, controlling decks
In a Pirate shell youre able to attack without fear into large creatures and make blocking very difficult for the opponent, because having a Dire Fleet Poisoner to flash in and allow your Pirate to trade with a Bristling Hydra, for example, is incredibly valuable