I am not surprised the two top spots are occupied by these two similar spells, as they both really shine in a variety of decks and almost always can hit something relevant and give you an early advantage
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Since it's an instant, you simply pass your turn, wait until your opponent's upkeep, and then cast it, which is very close to getting an extra turn (the main difference is that your opponent will get to untap)
Youd also seek to prioritize decks that can win through a number of different gameplans, precluding the possibility of getting blown out by a single piece of sideboard hate
Mox Opal, Engineered Explosives, and Horizon Canopy are all still on the rise as well