Because of the newness of the format, it's really difficult to learn much from these bannings, and things are further complicated by the fact that in the early years of the format, Wizards used a restricted list (much like we have in Vintage today, where you can only play one copy of a restricted card in a deck) alongside the banned list, and while many cards were restricted in the early years (Balance, Fork, Zuran Orb, Black Vise, Land Tax, Hymn to Tourach, and Strip Mine), only two were outright banned
But like others have said, persistence and dedication are requisite
Any effect that specifically sends a permanent to a graveyard also gets around indestructible , since you dont deal lethal damage but simply move the permanent from one zone to another
Its continued to be a mainstay for one- and two-color decks
If this spells additional cost was paid and the revealed card is the chosen type, put that card onto the battlefield instead of putting it into your hand