Becoming a 4/4 for four mana is more than fair, particularly when said 4/4 can also munch key cards in your opponents graveyard each time it swings in
I haven't dissected each card yet, but on the first look these 3 are what I see becoming a staple or a fun commander to build a deck with: As most of you also noticed, Dryad of the Ilysian Grove is a possible staple for decks with green
Sakura-Tribe Elder Alright, Magic: The Gathering class of 2004, get ready to welcome our new transfer student
It being four mana is crucial for allowing the deck to function, but its also the sweet spot on the curve where people tend to fire off removal
However, that is not the case
While there may be enough easter eggs and references to keep diehard fans happy (or annoyed because their faves haven't been included), for the most part, it can all be ignored