The combo version relies on Scapeshift to actually activate and win with Valakut, while the Ramp decks do not
If you paid to cast Phyrexian Fleshgorger and it resolves, the cost will remain on the battlefield, and the wurm will have a mana value of 3
We won't deal in the various conspiracies flying around the internet, but will say that it's hard enough to be an artist already
There are lots of artifacts that cost just two mana that are worth considering Dustin for, too, like Arcane Signet, Scroll Rack, or any of the Medallions
You also set up the persist combo automatically with Celes around (e.g., Murderous Redcap + Viscera Seer), and it rewards you for going wide with creatures, if you prefer the fairer route
Arceus VSTAR offers a unique ability that allows players to search their deck for any two cards and add them to their hand