Getting 2/2s simply for playing Magic is a strong ability on its own, and opens up options for mana ramp, Voltron (making 1 creature super strong through powerups), Curses like Curse of Opulence for table politicking, and several other cool, unique effects that Auras can bring to the table as you build a token army
Those that learn Magic through Avatar: The Last Airbender might never see the unique bending mechanics recreated, but will recognize convoke, flicker, temporary red ramp, and land animation when they inevitably show up on new Magic cards as ways to relate to waterbending, airbending, firebending, and earthbending
Some of them would actually work fine today (Not you, Faerie Dragon
Long before the official start to Final Fantasys spoiler season, weve now seen the Buy-a-Box promos for the set