This variation is distinct from the others on two grounds: 1) The 1st edition circular stamp on the left-hand side of the card is clearly visible, and 2) A shadowless card has a different colour pallet than its unlimited counterpart
Each shard is missing two colors, so it's focused on a specific color and its two allies
This five-mana red 5/5 has Flying and First Strike - making it not only hard to block, but hard to beat even if you do block it
You can also just keep them as-is and have a purely Final Fantasy experience if you want
The cost reduction means itll be cheaper to bring out as the game continues, and the draw power amplifies as it sticks around
Here, we can see the adorable, chubby Pikachu from said set, printed on the back of an entirely unrelated TCG card