I guess it depends on what you're trying to get out of the game???? Like I'm mainly here to have fun and brainrot a normal amount and playing meta/winning is just a bonus. As for cost, I came from ygo where current meta decks are like a thousand bucks, so vanguard does feel like at least slightly cheaper??? And of course I built the most expensive deck in the format I play (v-prem luard),,,,,