I am a bit worried Explore is generally overrated because it was good in its Standard, but that was a particularly weak Standard so we might have an overly rosy view of it
their additional effects simply wont do anything
With that final ability, you can spin the top of your library and cast cards for free, which makes this a powerful value engine, win condition, and mana source all in one
That means you lose that creature the turn you put this Aura onto the battlefield, and then lose it for the next four turns as well (three turns to remove the counters, and one to sacrifice the Cocoon the creature is still tapped that turn)
For the Final Fantasy 7 deck, did the recent remake series influence or impact your thinking/designs much, or were you mostly looking toward the original here
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender has been high on my list, but we already have one in the group, so instead I think this is the obvious choice