First, I appreciate a nice detailed reply to what your thoughts are Jedi.
Second, I think you demonstrate a willingness to consider the other side of the issue, and in fact even gave a potential solution that I haven't considered before.
There are other options such as allowing Manual play in Wild without a season pass fee, which would also present a very affordable starting point for new players without increasing card numbers.
I like the out of the box thinking, stating why you think how you do, and also offering points to form a potential basis for finding a solution. I hope more people bring up ideas so we can think a bit outside the box over the next 3 to 4 months.