My best guess as to why is that this was a top-down design and the use of creature tokens was the only way Richard could think to make it
For example, see this story about them and their precocious kid, Chandra
Officially licensed Deck Box for Magic: The Gathering Battle for Baulder's Gate Features exclusive artwork Holds up to 100 standard size cards double-sleeved Made with archival-safe, rigid polypropylene materials for safe storage
If your deck provides a steady source of sacrifice fodder, this gives a steady source of mana
The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Damage engines like Impact Tremors, Purphoros, God of the Forge, Goblin Bombardment, Pashalik Mons, and Throne of the God-Pharaoh let you win without even attacking, while Shared Animosity, Coat of Arms, and City on Fire make combat kills very real