Welcome Boosters: Available in select local game stores, these should be free, small packs made to welcome new players to MTG.
Awarded to winners of an illustration contest in a Japanese magazine, the 39 recipients of the Pikachu Illustrator card had no idea what they'd received would one day be close to priceless, which is why so few are in good condition
They are somewhat problematic, because the games are quite long enough without all the shuffling, but they are something green definitely needs to make it stand out.
Here is an example of a direct comparison of base set 3rd and 4th print I found on reddit: There is definitly a big difference with the 4th print being less saturated
Efficient ways to strip your opponent of their best resources and ensure the coast is clear, including Grief and Thoughtseize, are essential to the decks success