It has good synergy with the other blue and black mechanics in GTR, Jump-start and Undergrowth. I didnt expect Wizards of the Coast to do so much with it
These decks tend to care about both lands and graveyards, particularly if youre running Zask at the helm
Its good when you need to gain life, and the fact that you can reanimate a nonland permanent opens the possibilities for cards like Lunar Convocation, Builder's Talent, and Hopeless Nightmare, among others
Arclight Phoenix When people see Arclight Phoenix, some might think: Hey, its cute when it goes off, in Magical Christmas Land. In reality, its way easier to bin and bring back multiple Arclight Phoenix in a turn: You just need some cantrips and cards that draw and discard, like Faithless Looting or Chart a Course
For example, the new Ruby/Steel Mushu - Majestic Dragon could easily allow this color combination to become much stronger than ever before