Making Elves cost 1 less is fair, but Elf decks can easily ramp mana, so getting extra cards is the real appeal for this sylvan tribe
While X spells don't always thrive there, given the prevalence of "cast without paying its mana cost" effects that like to cast them for zero, many consider ElectrodominanceElectrodominance worth the risk because it allows you to burn an opponent out with all the mana you've acquired from your rituals, then tack another spell on to continue the process for others
A miscut does not automatically affect the cards condition (NM, SP, etc.), as the grading scale refers to the physical state and preservation of the card (such as scratches, bends, or wear), and this type of misalignment does not necessarily cause structural damage
Naban, Dean of Initiation is awesome
She has vigilance and can untap creatures, making her a powerful unofficial lord for exert creatures (Combat Celebrant)