a regular Pokmon VMAX and an alt art Pokmon V, or a Gold Star and a rare holo), these two rarities can be inferred to have been printed on the same sheet, at least for the specific set
People wanted this version specifically and they made it a bonus card. They understood what everyone wanted the counterspell to look like but decided theyre going to make it a GAMBLE if you get it, notes u/Apprehensive_Debate3 in one of the most upvoted comments My god, and you know this thing is gonna be like 10 times the price of the normal one. They don't want to lose reprint equity by putting a $30 print in a $30 lair, but they want to turn the drops into a lottery to create future FOMO a la Fallout Mana Vault or Miku Snapcaster Mage, says u/easchner
As if that wasnt enough of a drawback, as a blocker, Zephyr Spirit is surprisingly useless
The main downside to Excalibur II is that its an awful topdeck later on in a game
Extended-Art Cards Extended-art cards make their return as well, and you can find 6 to 7 available in non-foil, traditional foil, and surge foil in each Magic: The Gathering Fallout Collector Booster