Khans of Tarkir took place in the present, Fate reforged took place in the past, and Dragons of Tarkir took place in the present with a new timeline
The value proposition lies in the opening experience, guaranteed pulls, and the potential for a SAR hit that returns 2.5 the box cost
If youve retooled the deck to be more aristocrats-focused, or if youve added cards like [[Azusa, Lost but Seeking]] to get extra land drops, then maybe Bontu earns a slot
Other cards that allow players to deal damage to any chosen target once their conditions are triggered, like Mayhem Devil, can help build Valgavoth's counters as well
Whether you choose to set phasers to "stun" or "kill," you'll still get a bonus from Seven of Nine