In Modern I think the RG Prowess deck is slightly behind the URx version (mostly because theres no such a card as Preordain)
Theyre old, expensive to cast, and weird
The typical resell scalpers we see with any new hot product were out in force scooping up product, but many game stores were engaging in scalping prices directly as well
Youll lose your lands too, thats true, but if youre already winning, you dont need your lands anymore
A 6/6 flier that gains six life every attack forces early blocks, early removal , or someone taking a huge chunk of damage
Theres a bit of overlap between these and the venture cards, with five that act as both venture and payoff cards and three that offer just payoff, for a total of eight payoff cards overall