While other cards often make the game less fun, the constant asking of if you'll pay the one is often much more annoying because it becomes something you must constantly hear for everyone, not just yourself
And yes, they gain life
Vivi Ornitier, of course, is seen as the tripartite flagbearer of the split Izzet builds, as it is considered one of the key cards that will keep the color combination still alive and fighting in post June 2025 Standard meta
Kokusho is the most famous of the five legendary Dragon Spirits, and its effect scales up well for multiplayer games, too, while the same can't always be said for its counterparts in other colors
Tataru Taru A big reason Tataru Taru lands this high in the ranking is its cost, because at two mana, this cute Final Fantasy card has a great chance of giving you lots of passive extra treasures and it's already replaced itself