Speed is of the essence in those formats, of course
Creatures (26) 4 Dryad Militant 4 Precinct Captain 2 Azorius Arrester 4 Boros Elite 4 Frontline Medic 4 Daring Skyjek 4 Soldier of the Pantheon Planeswalkers (3) Lands (22) Spells (9) #4 Kitsune Palliator and Friends (Betrayers of Kamigawa etc.) The plane of Kamigawa is based around pre-industrialization Japan
My verdict: The Sapphire & Steel Deck is best for duelists who prefer a defense-heavy, resource-driven playstyle that wins through stability and strength
Its easy to cast, has utility in both the early and late game, and combos well with already popular cards like Dromokas Command and Abzan Charm
Artifact Eater of Virtue Whenever equipped creature dies, exile it
On the one hand, this can obviously be incredibly useful, as it allows you to cheat out massive threats early