deathcloud86 asked: In Return to Ravnica and Gatecrash, why weren't there more reprints from the original Ravnica block? I love the new sets but it feels like a missed opportunity to not put cards like Lightning Helix (over Martial Glory), Putrefy (over Rights of Reaping), Remand (over Syncopate), Faith's Fetters (over Arrest), etc. in. It could only have helped made limited, constructed, and casual play more awesome while having the nostalgic feel long time players enjoy.

The cards players remember the most tend to be the most powerful. We wanted to make the best cards in this format new cards from this block rather than repeats from the last Ravnica block.

Remember, the block’s not over yet.