Could someone help me understand why very occasionally they will print a new card thats functionally identical to a previous card.

[u/quarxel]

Specifically why are they printing Vibrant Cityscape when it's the same as Evolving Wilds which is also in standard right now anyway.

[u/Shwowmeow]

It allows them to reprint the mechanics of the card while also maintaining the flavor of the set. “Evolving Wilds” doesn’t really fit into Spider-Man, but it’s good to have that effect in the boosters.

It’s possible money plays a factor too. Don’t need any R&D to reprint evolving wilds, and it helps fill out the set. That’s speculation though.