Trading cards, similar to TikToks Disney100 collectibles, originated as trade cards around the same time as jokers
When threats are selected for their guaranteed impact on resolution, and forcing through pressure is more important than playing for card advantage, the preemptive answer of lock effects is usually the only viable option
you can use this to your advantage to garner favor, or to cause blowouts in combat
For everyone else, however, some fenagling will be required
From nostalgic roots to modern innovations, he outlines how Limited formats like Sealed, Draft, and their experimental offshoots offer deep gameplay through constraint, creativity, and adaptation
That means Flying Pikachus 160 damage attack gets doubled when attacking the 280 HP Palkia, knocking it out in one hit