I've also leaned towards Creatures Matter, upping the creature count so I can run more creature payoffs like Growing Rites of Itlimoc, Vivien, Champion of the Wilds, and Domri, Anarch of Bolas
This deck has been play tested and is remarkably strong, not to mention a ton of fun to play
Since [Zendikar Rising]s a land set, one option is always a land, but it lets the other side be an effect that might be too narrow to play by itself. That meant the Magic team could create more cards that both fit Zendikars theme, but also created chances for niche abilities
rather, it serves as a fascinating specimen of Johtos diverse ecology
Given how good the archetype is in the format, Sephiroth was an easy top pick for that reason