It provides a steady stream of ETB triggers with its uptick, while both downtick abilities let it win the game through different means for a versatile value engine
the real Magic mystery we have to solve is figuring out who stole all the platinum off my Platinum Angel
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds FromTheShire: Okay this is extremely powerful even if you're just hitting for 2 for 2 extra upkeeps with your evasive body
As smpratte discussed in his video from a while back, the Gold Star set is extremely iconic in the tcg from a collectability standpointlowest print run in the tcg, unique shiny art that exceeded the border for the first time, holo bleed on some cards, a consistent artist across all the sets/cards, good selection of Pokemon and of course, really low PSA 10 Gem Mint pops for pretty much all the Gold Stars outside of the dog trio
Not only will it (typically) kill multiple permanents and synergize with flicker effects, but it opens the door to lots of politicking that can form alliances