This is all about playing slower and more consistently, manipulating opponents, while using Elves to build a board of your own and eventually win
Its a hard reset that can dig you out of bad situations or set you up for explosive plays
It has already made a mark in formats like Modern, Legacy, and even Timeless, where fast artifact shells give it plenty of chances to snowball and turn simple plays into lasting advantage
Personally, I'd wait to buy about a month to see if the set will level out
Its impressive that the Universes Beyond releases, which have seen MTGs multiverse expand to include the worlds of Warhammer, Doctor Who and, most notably, Lord of the Rings, among others, always feel deeply thematic and true to the lore of their respective universes too