If a creature with persist that has +1/+1 counters on it receives enough -1/-1 counters to cause it to be destroyed by lethal damage or put into its owner's graveyard for having 0 or less toughness, persist won't trigger and the card won't return to the battlefield
Dante from Devil May Cry could also be the chase card of the set
2015: Fruit of the First Tree by Ryan Yee, Fate Reforged The first of back-to-back MTG Chesley award wins for Ryan Yee, Fruit of the First Tree is the quintessential example of amazing artwork on a card you might have never seen
Before you get too excited, Wizards has acknowledged this issue, and noted that it doesnt mean the card will drop at a higher rate in Japanese boosters
Its ability is nothing to ignore, as you can enhance this Evasive card with more Strength, Willpower, and lore
It also pairs nicely with Vesuva and Thespian's Stage, cards that I'd want to be running anyway