These new mechanics are flavorful and fun, but of course, the basic rules and strategies for booster draft Limited still apply
It's not widely played anymore as other, better options have been used, but being able to target both creatures and planeswalkers helps to get rid of two potential problematic permanents, giving it versatility that other, similar cards don't have
Frankly, Leyline of Resonance and the next Leyline on the list seem very close, and we wouldnt fault anyone for thinking this one should be higher
Devotion cares about the colors of the pips in the mana costs of permanents you control, not the actual color of the cards themselves
Baral and Kari Zev will count any instant or sorcery spell you cast during a turn, even if it wasn't on the battlefield at the time