For most Pokemon games, a TCG set is always within two months of the video game it's based on
If the proxy dance sounds like too much, English-based importers such as Plaza Japan and AmiAmi handle the forwarding for you at a markup, which is a reasonable trade for sealed product
As LaboratoryManiac puts it, Well the cards may be worthless, but at least the frames are ugly. Flavor-wise, many players are disappointed with how the chosen legends match up with the Thunder Junction theming
Commanders The two commanders introduced in Mind Seize were Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge and Nekusar, the Mindrazer, with Thraximundar getting a reprint as the third alternate commander
Certain creatures will also crop up on Wanted poster treatments, as befitting their criminal status
The next step isnt hard to imagine: Hogaak had to be banned