(8/25/2017) Any one-shot effects that are waiting "until [this] leaves the battlefield," such as that of Banishing Light, won't happen when a permanent phases out
Even if you dont need the tokens, you could do a lot worse than two white mana to make all of your creatures indestructible
Some of them, of course, could be totally lost or destroyed
Normal, non-unique The One Ring cards will still be found in booster packs, just with different art and a different treatment
Furthermore, thicker cardstock enhances durability and increases your design possibilities, especially for creating high-quality business cards that make lasting impressions
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Imagine a token doubler that's hard to get rid of, makes tokens on its own, offers an anthem and evasion, and provides good removal