I think you're right though that the first version might be better suited, especially in proactive Decks
Kaldheim seems to have also flipped the script on what cards are previewed and when: there were a number of powerful commons shown alongside the sets face mythics during the first preview show
Fortunately, with a last-minute decision prior to the first expansion Arabian Nights it was decided that the backs would remain the same for all future releases.
There are four decks available, and each has seven Standard-legal cards not available in Throne of Eldraine booster packs
Magda, Brazen Outlaw is a wonderful addition to dwarf decks, and it makes for an excellent mono-red commander
The latter ability is the one that Kappa Cannoneer has, and it makes it a much more powerful threat than its initial 5U cost and 4/4 statline would make it appear to be