While white has other token generators that are also sagas, particularly in current Standard, the sequence of token batches over multiple turns uniquely captures the progressive nature of the summon's animation, rather than creating them all at once
This nine-mana artifact costs X less to cast, where X is the greatest power among creatures you control, and it can cost as little as two mana
That defeats the intent of the card, forgoing a difficult tutoring challenge in favor of a far easier and more powerful guaranteed result
Until end of turn, it gains haste and becomes a Pirate in addition to its other types. Stealing stuff is fun
And just like red-white, ensuring you have enough creatures to crew and saddle is crucialwithout them, your game plan could stall out
Legendary Creature - Vampire Assassin Etrata, the Silencer Etrata can't be blocked