As Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa perfectly summed it up in his article for Channel Fireball, "Right now, the internet seems to be split between two groups—those who think Battle for Zendikar is bad, and those who think it’s too early to say." With the full spoiler available, most players that I've spoken too seem underwhelmed.

Paulo makes some very good points about the elements of the set that don't make much sense from a constructed standpoint, but it's important to remember that most cards don't see constructed play. It would be a shame if all of the mechanics from Battle for Zendikar were only fully explored in limited, but even if that were the case the set could still have significant impact on constructed.

The lands alone from BFZ are going to dramatically change Standard, and there's also a short list of objectively powerful cards like Gideon, Ally of Zendikar that will be obvious constructed staples. Magic as a game will also never cease surprising you. You'll recall that initial calls of Hangarback Walker being unmentioned or bulk. I can't promise that ingest will end up being relevant in Standard, but it's just silly to assume that it won't.

I also think that it's important to consider limited formats when evaluated sets, and we don't have nearly enough information to know if people enjoy BFZ limited. I personally loved Kamigawa block draft, and make a point of saying as much when people feel the need to scoff at the block. There was a lot of awesome synergies and strategic depth that matter, though I won't deny the sets unpopularity.

What's your stance on the new set to be?