I just think the card is well executed it being an artifact plays well with Urzas Saga, Improvise and Springleaf Drum, and unlike Thalia, Guardian of Thraben where youre locked out by the tax, you have the choice with Esper Sentinel which presents interesting in-game decisions as you have to balance the tax on the mana versus providing your opponent with card advantage a similar decision to that of being on the play or on the draw
If you are on the draw and/or your hand is slow, then the opening hand trigger is likely to matter less for your opponent
While none of these lands are Forbidden Orchard, you get a couple of Magic 2010 buddy lands, a couple of pain lands, and a couple of tri-lands, most of which are a worth couple of dollars, and these cards have already been reprinted into the ground, so its unlikely that they drop too far based on the increased supply from Commander 2016
While it doesnt command quite the same premium as the BW Rare counterpart, this card remains a highly sought-after prize due to its striking artwork and strong gameplay relevance
Once activated, it is equipped to one monster on the field
You'll need the basic Pokmon in play before you can evolve it into Parasect
