Obviously, the color had a huge inherent disadvantage, both in Limited (where it only existed in 1 out of the 3 packs) and Constructed (where it would have fewer cards than the other colors and no dual lands), so we looked at this as a chance to print and/or reprint powerful cards that would excite people and give them a reason to try it out
On the other hand, sometimes I'll pay less, especially if the cards are new and/or the seller has most of the "good bulk" in their rare binders
Choose a Background, Friends Forever, and Doctors Companion I am grouping these next three together
It doesnt really matter if your hand is a Pikachu, a Stinkweed Imp, a three of clubs, a Goblin token, a rules insert, a Golgari Thug, and a Barry Bonds rookie card, youre still going to be able to deal seven damage by discarding them all to flash back a Conflagrate