I believe the following heuristic is a useful place to start for this new mechanic, but will need to be updated significantly over the course of this format
The challenge becomes to hone in on a particular strategy, and to make sure every card you choose contributes to that strategy
#18 Samurott Illustration Rare Samurott staring out over an icy mountain range surrounded by Wingulls looking like a triumphant, Narwhal king isnt all this card has going for it: Samurott feels like it could actually be fairly deadly when built into the right deck
Meanwhile, Malamar EXs sole attack, MAXamar, incentivizes you to attach as much Energy to it as you can
We explore the reasons behind these alterations, their impact on the game, and the inclinations of dedicated Pokemon fans
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