Its back is a Magic: the Gathering card, the border is gold rather than yellow, and the front of the card is foiled, a new technique for Wizards of the Coast at the time
I have gotten away with a 4/3 split on basics in a two colour deck and not been punished when trying to milk this for some late game value but I wouldn't want to go lower
And while that might not sound great, dont be turned off too quickly
That argument bears fruit (or treats, or kibble, etc.) when you look at the most valuable Dog cards versus the most valuable Cat cards
Unlike Ranger Class that creates its own creature, this can flop if you dont have a board
Life / Death would be read as Life and Death, for example