I came up with a story based on the theme, and then drew it while being particular about Pikachus expression and motions, and the color scheme
Offbeat Designers The Offbeat Designer also comes up with strange decks, but he starts from a very different vantage point
1st Edition Base Set Blastoise #2 and Venusaur #15
Sleeves protect against scratches, where the rigid toploaders will prevent the cards from bending
Each edition sees the terminology and the rules of the cards evolve as the game designers see fit
Cards like Michelangelo, Improviser use sneak to enter combat tapped and attacking, while spells such as Shredders Technique and The Last Ronins Technique can be deployed mid-combat for discounted costs, turning what looks like a safe block into a blowout