Five of the six cards here are Rares, which means they won't show up as often, but Thrum of the Vestige is notably an Uncommon
In addition to damage effects, red has long been known for its ability to destroy all artifacts on the battlefield, dating back as far as Shatterstorm in Antiquities
Most cards have muted colors, especially in the background
Balthier and Fran Bartz and Boko Choco, Seeker of Paradise Cloud of Darkness Crystallized Serah Diamond Weapon Esper Terra Exdeath, Void Warlock Garnet, Princess of Alexandria Gladiolus Amicitia Ignis Scientia Jenova, Ancient Calamity Neo Exdeath, Dimension's End Omega, Heartless Evolution Quina, Qu Gourmet Ragnarok, Divine Deliverance Rinoa Heartilly Rydia, Summoner of Mist Sazh Katzroy Serah Farron Sin, Spira's Punishment Terra, Magical Adept The Earth Crystal The Wandering Minstrel Tifa Lockhart Torgal, A Fine Hound Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Yuna, Hope of Spira
"Kicker [cost]" means "You may pay an additional [cost] as you cast this spell." If a spell's kicker cost was paid, the spell is "kicked." The kicker ability doesn't let you pay a kicker cost more than once
Yes, connive is a strong MTG mechanic that has seen competitive play in Standard, Pioneer, and Modern