As long as a Character on the field has had its cost jacked up to 8, the decks Leader card effectively has a Power of 6000, allowing heavier damage to be dealt while also making it easier to counter out of opposing attacks
Weakness: Water (x2) Resistance: none Retreat: 1 Magmar Fire HP80 Basic Pokemon [R][R] Fire Punch: 30 damage
Where this deck differs is the inclusion of Phyrexian Altar, the final piece of your Haakon, Stromgald Scourge combo, and Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
These sets change periodically and have fewer cards than a typical booster pack, and sometimes switch name altogether ( Tournament Packs , Champion Packs , Turbo Packs , Astral Packs , etc.)
As such, the Deck's follow-up had great flexibility, allowing for a multitude of options that could either extend the game into an advantageous grind game, or perform an OTK and end the game immediately
It almost feels like we now have to pick a side in Magic: The Gathering, instead of just enjoying the game we love