though just two were included in that set, Reshiram and Zekrom, they proved popular enough that they continued to return in larger numbers, in subsequent sets
One of the best black creatures, Blood Artist is an important source of repeated lifegain triggers for the decks that want it, as well as a win condition
A few designs come about because you're trying to prove something
Seven or more cards in hand puts this in Saviors of Kamigawa bad territory
Lightning Greaves protects your creature from targeted removal, while Bilbo's Ring and Whispersilk Cloak are especially good because they both protect your creature and allow it to attack unblocked, helping you get attack triggers
For modern cards though, the picture looks a little different