This assurance makes the investment feel more worthwhile compared to English booster boxes, which provide no such guarantees, meaning its possible to open an entire box without pulling a high-value card
Its only a 0/1 without synergies, but it isnt hard to turn it into a 2/3 or bigger that starts drawing you cards
This does make Patrick a bit less appealing as a Commander card, but given Barktooth Warbeards lack of reprints, the card actually has higher reprint value than Jodah at just under $3
I dont think these changes make the deck any less friendly to new players, while they do increase the power level.
One fan noted, Those are fake cards anyway, might as well find some use for them. Another replied to this, pointing out another endearing use for fake Pokemon cards, My brother is an elementary school teacher and uses them for his prize chests