Edit: Tyranids brings up a good thought - Ancient Mew or another iconic vintage card would be a great addition, you can tell him the story behind it and introduce him to the boomer side of collecting
Apart from its ability to draw cards, it also accelerates energy onto the board, which has propelled Regidrago VSTAR and Raging Bolt ex into popularity, as it gives the decks the necessary energy to pull off their attacks
And see how the dredge mechanic fits into your game plan
The huge influx of Pirates with the release of Ixalan gave me an excuse to try out this concept without relying on Xenograft or Conspiracy
Spend a lot of mana, make a big threat, and gain another card in the process
Abominable Treefolk Abominable Treefolk only sees play in decks that care about snow permanents, though it's really good there