Playtesting doesnt always have to be a rigorous thing
Speaking generally, many C&Ds usually come from the fact that these companies want to maintain an image to uphold in the eyes and minds of consumers, and they would be just as concerned about a fan-project with an uncomfortable connection with their property (eg Mickey Mouse adult toys) as they would be about someone is leeching money off the popularity of their products
Graded cards are quicker to value and typically earn higher offers
This can also include powerful, archetype-specific cards that dont go into every deck of this color
This archetype attempts to get around that by having most of your equipment cards enter play already attached to a 1/1 token, meaning you can play many more of them without losing your aggressive curve, and you dont need to worry about paying to equip them until after that first bearer dies and you need to stick them on something else
You want to take advantage of any chip damage you can inflict by attacking with your low powered creatures early while there are no blockers