My discussions about the deck are going to be closer to lessons learned than my typical theorycrafting
Only diff is there can be only one of each kind on the field at once, and their effects correlate with what their character deals with in the show (Twilight: Magic and Traps, Rarity: Equips, Fluttershy: Bunny Tokens, Rainbow Dash: Double, Direct Attacks, Pinkie Pie: Shuffle, Recycle Cards, Applejack: Summon, Boost ATK/DEF, Gain ATK/DEF) And their "familiars" aid in their roles, like they do in the show (Spike: Get Magic/Traps, Opal: Equip, Lower Opp
This is why if a ban does ever happen, it will likely be an all or nothing sort of approach, as discussed in previous Pauper Format Panel announcements
There are other cards that negate effect damage, but they take up crucial spots and really only work against this one deck
But it can also come in clutch versus superfriends decks or control decks relying on a planeswalker as their wincon
Not only that, but the Alpha Black Lotus from 2020 has been dethroned by a very close relative