This set introduces cards with mechanics focused on fast attacks and offensive strategies, reflecting the agile and dynamic fighting style of Rapid Strike-type Pokmon
Im skeptical that surveil payoffs like Thoughtbound Phantasm and Whispering Snitch really matter all that much, but thats what Draftsims upgrade guides are for
This event features Lightning-type Pokemon appearing in Rare and Bonus Wonder Picks, and runs from December 26, 2024 up until January 1, 2025
Kami of the Crescent Moon does better in a multicolor 99, probably
For example, if you cast Junkblade Bruiser (a creature with a mana value of 5 and an ability that triggers whenever you expend 4) by paying its full cost of five mana, you'll already have spent four mana on spells before Junkblade Bruiser enters, and therefore its ability that triggers whenever you expend 4 won't be able to trigger at all that turn
Maybe R&D is testing out those three modes to see which one is best received in case they do return to meld someday