This balance of tentpole releases, premium offerings, and evergreen play reflects how the Magic system is designed to perform
The card was rightfully changed from an Exile variant to a rangestrike spell (R&D's codename for the "deal N to target attacking or blocking creature" effect) for two reasons
Among the more sinister tactics in Magic: The Gathering is stealing your opponents' cards to use against them
Finally, the last recommendation implores players not to use Pok Gold to buy packs, noting that the Premium Pass and, again, a little patience, is a much better way to spend money
That's a textbook example of an unhealthy format
North Wind Avatar North Wind Avatar sees some play in current Standard because its a large body that gets something out of your sideboard (in formats that allow you to have one)