Being able to split the cost is a big help to take the edge off the high cost of Vessel but it is still a big investment
There are also plenty of ways to deal damage to your own creatures, either with direct damage spells, or cards like Forerunner of the Empire
It nails the creepy alien horror, especially if you find the idea of countless teeth disturbing
Tolsimir, Friend to Wolves and Realmwalker These are sort of honorary Werewolf cards, but both are worth including
1993 includes Magic 's earliest printings, such as Alpha, Beta, Unlimited, and so on, and some of those cards can be extremely valuable depending on the card, condition, edition, and whether it is tournament legal