It was the third set of the Masques block, and when released, was one of the least popular sets ever among tournament players
The kind of art you use can have a large impact on how people perceive your cards
Some might look down on the disruptive creatures, especially Thalia, Heretic Cathar and Drana and Linvala for impacting their mana and game plan, but most players shouldnt mind them
Its alternate casting cost of paying 1 life and exiling a blue card from your hand will always ensure youll never have to hardcast it
Ramunap Excavator and Walk-In Closet both let you play lands from your graveyard, and the Closet has the added upside of its second door Forgotten Cellar
Its also solid just to cast it and then flash it back, though Id definitely try to include ways to 2-for-1 with it