Lifegain Synergy This is where the fun begins
Getting two creatures back from the graveyard each turn for free is very powerful, and they even get +1/+1 counters to boot
Gain life lots of TIMES (not necessarily lots of life) to make Ajani's Pridemate a huge creature quickly, equip with flying, swing, win
If you do it once per turn rotation around the table, then its pretty meh
The distribution methods for these early promos were often so convoluted that many collectors are still discovering cards they never knew existed, and the Black Star Promo series as a whole has become an increasingly popular collecting niche for enthusiasts who appreciate the era's charm and variety
The effects vary, but Void abilities empower their cards so long as some manner of nonland permanent left the battlefield in some wayit could be from killing a creature in combat, or an opponent sacrificing a token, or even using the Warp ability found in this set