The comparison is structural, not historical
[II] [III] Whenever you cast a noncreature spell this turn, create a token that's a copy of a non-Saga token you control
Were just opening the door to possibilities, and its up to you to walk through it

Release date: 2000-10-02 Alabaster Leech Angel of Mercy Ardent Soldier Atalya, Samite Master Benalish Emissary Benalish Heralds Benalish Lancer Benalish Trapper Blinding Light Capashen Unicorn Crimson Acolyte Crusading Knight Death or Glory Dismantling Blow Divine Presence Fight or Flight Glimmering Angel Global Ruin Harsh Judgment Holy Day Liberate Obsidian Acolyte Orim's Touch Pledge of Loyalty Prison Barricade Protective Sphere Pure Reflection Rampant Elephant Razorfoot Griffin Restrain Reviving Dose Rewards of Diversity Reya Dawnbringer Rout Ruham Djinn Samite Ministration Shackles Spirit of Resistance Spirit Weaver Strength of Unity Sunscape Apprentice Sunscape Master Teferi's Care Wayfaring Giant Winnow Barrin's Unmaking Blind Seer Breaking Wave Collective Restraint Crystal Spray Disrupt Distorting Wake Dream Thrush Empress Galina Essence Leak Exclude Fact or Fiction Faerie Squadron Mana Maze Manipulate Fate Metathran Aerostat Metathran Transport Metathran Zombie Opt Phantasmal Terrain Probe Prohibit Psychic Battle Rainbow Crow Repulse Sapphire Leech Shimmering Wings

The sleeves, dice, and condition markers are great for anyone who plays the game, and with nine booster packs, theres still plenty of room for some good pulls
For novice collectors, some of Base Set 2s chase cards like this Blastoise might be a good starting point for getting into vintage sets