Perhaps one of the best aspects of Empyrial Archangel is something that doesnt appear on the card at all
Peak Value: $1,500$2,500 USD (est.) (PSA 9) Why It's Valuable: A rare green enchantment from Arabian Nights that acts as repeatable creature removal
While it hasnt shone after that, it was still a dominant force back in the day, and from time to time it appears in Pioneer events where the only thing stopping it from being a decent deck is its unfavorable match against arguably the best deck in the format, Izzet Phoenix
There are also a bunch of versions of the basic interaction with this, Myr Turbine, or another other artifact token maker with an artifact sacrifice outlet like Blasting Station
This means that sets feel more reasonable overall, and hopefully that the power creep in the game can slow down a bit, which should also lead to older cards remaining playable for a longer time