The heroic trainer pairs add a second narrative layer: Ethan (Gold/Silver protagonist), Cynthia (Sinnoh champion), and Misty (Kanto gym leader) all receive high-tier artwork cards that draw from different eras of the franchise simultaneously
Being this is before Fairy-types, Hydreigon is a beast, Darmanitan with the Ability Sheer Force and holding a Life Orb hits super hard, and Galvantula (while the weakest one there) isn't as fragile as Volcarona and does get the job done
This could mean combat tricks to keep Zethi safe, repeated uses of Path to Exile, or just a nice draw spell like Thirst for Knowledge
Master Duel or Magic: The Gathering Arena, the lack of style is even more apparent
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