Not only do you have wraths, but your opponents can't really commit to attacking into you thanks to effects like Meekstone -- which pairs marvelously with Blind Obediance, by the way
Investing in dual lands remains a smart choice, ensuring flexibility and stability in a shifting metagame for future deck building
We should include copy effects for more than just creatures, too
The Final Fantasy crossover set covers the sixteen mainline games, with a mixture of heroes, villains, weapons, spells, and even character classes being converted into Magic: The Gathering creatures
There's quite a camp that believes the villains are the most fun
Either way, there are eras of the game that most people out there haven't actively played during