The existence of these promos inclines me to change my investment behavior in one key way: for cards in the current set with premium versions, unless I'm investing really early on in the set's life cycle with an eye toward selling into the initial redemption rush, it's likely better to wait to invest until a bit closer to the next set's release
Strengths and Weaknesses This deck just need a little more streamlining
Awaken the Maelstrom is very good, but you need to divert so much damage into popping it that it's often better just to attack
Unlike the Art Sleeves, which have a glossy, untextured back, the Standard Solid-Color sleeves have a bit of texture, which makes shuffling easier
A lot of formats have artifact-friendly concepts, and Muzzio certainly will find a comfortable home in any of those decks that run Islands
The rendering of the Pokmon in full, trophy gold with CGI artwork left little variety in this style of cards, and the square prism holographic style led to these having a sort of samey look to them