The card looks like something that would make a wonderful illustration for the front of a card binder or other merchandise, but even left as a card it is something that is fun and worth collecting
Matches are shorter, decks are smaller, and the focus leans more on collecting and accessibility than competitive depth
Transformation is a common trope in media and one that Magic has communicated in a variety of ways
So, for people who are specifically interested in collecting Japanese cards outside of Japan, they might have a harder time getting them and thus be willing to pay more compared to the English version
One of the problems with ramp heavy decks is that when you have enough mana in the late game, any additional ramp become a dead draw
The first spell taught to young mages, it has spared the lives of many whose hands are too small to hold a sword