They didnt understand why the players enjoyed it. While the tournament and its wacky formats and cards that winners could be in are now a thing of the past, card reissues and the occasional odd tournament format change keeps the Invitational Tournament spirit alive in Magic and continues to give hope to newer players that one day they too may draw a card to defeat their opponent that is themselves in Magic creature form.
Looting (drawing and discarding) is usually a solid mechanic
Once Screaming Nemesis's last ability causes it to deal damage to a player, that player won't be able to gain life for the rest of the game
Its an incredibly fun-looking line-up, with everything from group slug to delirium, and some twists on old favorites
While its true the stat-line is a bit awkward, the Aristocrats activated ability is incredibly strong
I guess that the extra damage from Ukkima, Stalking Shadows death could be enough to finish off an opponent, but if that doesnt end the game right there, Id rather keep my buffed up Ukkima on the field