Going into it, I didnt really understand how things worked, and so I just learned everything along the way
The Illustration Rares of this set begin with new Gloom by Masako Tomii
It also had the advantage of being more elegant than its mirror card Undermine, as it was a simple combination of Healing Salve and Counterspell for the combined price of both of them, and while the strength of the colors meant the ranking here goes the other way, Absorb shows how it's more important to get what you need rather than what is technically more valuable
Dinosaurs have high power earlier in the game but it drops off relatively early, then you get less bang for your buck
It really depends on what youre looking to do with your deck, but its very likely that at least one of these swords meets your needs for any strategy
Collecting: If you prioritize aesthetics and quality , Japanese cards provide a premium experience