In the end, my guess is that much like Keruga, Jegantha, the Wellspring isn't going to show up in most decks, but it will show up in one or two and will probably be very good in those shells
While The Emperor of Palamecia is a great card, its more timing sensitive than something like Shantotto and would make a poor splash
Whenever Mother Gothel, Selfish Manipulator is exerted - for instance, by challenging or questing - none of your opponents characters can quest
Lotho, Corrupt Shiriff is looking to be one of the best orzhov options to be coming to commander cube
People aren't bound to a meta, they can build decks to their own personal taste, and card alters were already common, so UB hasn't felt out of place
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces You could argue that Sakashima the Impostor belongs on this list too, but it's really Sakashima of a Thousand Faces that gives the name its pedigree