Granted, every single thing got innovated and enhanced after the first game, but this is what did a lot of the legwork in how Final Fantasy was perceived in the NES and SNES era of the series
Brawl Not Legal Vintage Legal Timeless Not Legal Commander Legal Pauper Not Legal Oathbreaker Legal Penny Not Legal Toolbox Notes and Rules Information for Auron, Venerated Guardian: You don't choose a target for Auron's last ability at the time it triggers
#4 Demona Scourge of the Wyvern Clan (Enchanted) Despite releasing well past Halloween, Whispers in the Well has an undeniable Halloween bent complete with a Headless Horseman and even Gargoyles
I also found myself using more of the higher-cost cards than I typically do in a starter set, simply because of how the cheaper cards directly boost or funnel into the higher-cost cards in the set, making patience and timing even more important
If you've already preordered, or are just on the hunt for rare singles, there are a few other clear standouts to keep an eye on in the coming weeks