In conjunction with Naban, Dean of Iteration, it can be incredibly powerful by stealing the opponent's two best creatures, although something like a Lightning Bolt, Path to Exile, or Fatal Push undoes all of our work by giving the creatures back
If youre buying online, its reasonable to request photos that prove condition rather than relying on a single NM label
Maarika forces your opponent, and no one likes being forced
In any case, having Charizard front and center with even the promo selection including a ghostly Oricorio ties perfectly into the Phantasmal Flames vibe (fire and phantom)
Yes, you need a token, enchantment, or artifact to sacrifice, but that can happen incidentally during normal play