Dont mean any disrespect to you, but please do correct me if my interpretation is wrong though
In particular, there are now only 7 promo cards and EVERY card in the game is obtainable, so deckbuild to your hearts content: no more Card Pop holding you back from key cards
Hes one of the PlayEDH admins and a long-time fan of the franchise
According to the leaked set list and official promotional visuals, the most sought-after pulls collectors are watching (as of July 2026) include: Pikachu ex the anniversary mascot, tied to the 30 numbered Pikachu cards
This group, for example, is less likely to know the story (or even that there is a story), so cards that play into creative elements that require pre-knowledge are less impactful for them
Craft abilities are written "Craft with [materials] [mana]", which means "[Mana], Exile this permanent, Exile [materials] from among permanents you control and/or cards in your graveyard: Return this card to the battlefield transformed under its owner's control