gem dragons in general had been absent from D&D since the game's third edition, and now they're storming back onto the scene with a chapter in Fizban's Treasury and their very own WizKids miniatures (which you can pick up for a reduced $58.63 at Amazon, as it so happens)
Similar/common features of each Pokmon craze: Positive macro/risk appetite environment The Pokmon Company always cleverly introduces a catalyst that may trigger nostalgia Just like in crypto, ordinary people (i.e., non-Pokmon card collectors) start talking about it, ask you about it, and share cards on Instagram
Since its launch in 2022, the games momentum has accelerated rapidly driven by the global power of the One Piece franchise, an expanding competitive scene, and a booming collector market
I especially like Roseannes Research and the pokeball
It also refreshes your hand by turning your equipment into cantrips and negating their equip costs
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