They werent available to the public, so their rarity cannot be understated
That matters because it usually means: better flexibility (custom backs, version choices, one-off cards), pricing that can scale with order size, and turnaround that depends on production time + shipping transit time , not whatevers already on a shelf. ProxyMTG explicitly frames its model this way, including the practical breakdown of production vs transit (which is the difference between late and the label was created and USPS didnt scan it yet)
Thats all well and good, but we already have Future Sight and Bolas's Citadel for that sort of effect
Expect to see many green decks with four copies of this card in the days and years to come
When youre not beating opponents faces, youll want to mess with their life totals in other ways, with cards like: Wayward ServantWayward Servant The Scarab godThe Scarab god Plague BelcherPlague Belcher Corpse KnightCorpse Knight Bontus MonumentBontus Monument The deck is a little low on ramp, at just nine pieces, but makes up for it in extra lands with 39