Burn Down the House does triple duty here as a powerful sweeper, great fodder source, and payoff with Ascendancy
Thrasios, Triton Hero A powerful mana sink that converts extra resources into long-term value, making him extremely reliable in slower or control-focused games
Ive seen Centiskorch lists run a mere 4 Switch, which would be favorable for Mareep
Even self-strengthening attackers who are supposed to be weak can counterattack with a combo with Derrick Lane, making it terrifyingly strong
Each opponent can then choose to gain the same boon, and for each that does, you get an extra token and additional card
Escape is clearly being aimed at a younger audience and/or one that lacks experience with more complex games