The UC code is the only differentiation from Common when cards are sleeved
They also might just be a homemade version of a card thats not feasible to get
How to Tell a Cards Edition Some cards in MTG get reprinted in later sets
That's not to say Garth is weak , but he's definitely fair: this card's schtick is that it's a powerful wizard that can cast iconic Alpha spells, and the card nails that flavor, letting you cast six of the most iconic spells from the original Magic set, with the biggest draw being the ability to cast a friggin' Black Lotus in Commander
Enabling High-Cost Spells: Blue ramp cards allow you to cast high-cost spells earlier in the game, catching opponents off guard
Its good to suss out where Magics history has its gaps or has its old cards that are really weird. As card and deck design unfolded, the Commander team sought to replace some of the classic group slug enablers with cards that would be easier to manage for the decks players, as well as their opponents