Going back in time, it shows one of Magics biggest historical events that wasnt directly shown in a set the war between Urza and Mishra
Basilisk Collar There's a reason Basilisk Collar has been printed 17 times
Plus, your creatures have the wither ability, so theyre extra hard to block profitably, and you can build your own -1/-1 counters engine with cards like Archfiend of Ifnir
3: An Offer You Cant Refuse The two treasures actually do matter, but for me, the versatility is worth it, though I think its entirely reasonable to prefer Swan Song
If you don't solve this, it's unplayable
4 Muzzio, Visionary Architect Muzzio basically brings two things to your deck stock