We don't really need to mess with the land base, but there are a few lands I want to discuss
Also, immunity to Abrupt Decay and Inquisition of Kozilek is invaluable in a format that is about 15% BGx of some kind
Kaheera, the Orphanguard Bringing the powerful banned in Standard companion mechanic, Kaheera, the Orphanguard sees play as the companion in creatureless decks like control using manlands and planeswalkers as win conditions
It's Survival of the Fittest for the graveyard
In general, its better for Magic to err on the riskier side of making cards being a little too good rather than never having to ban cards (you can only play it safe when youre not innovating, and if youre not innovating, youre stagnating, the riskiest thing a game can do)