Because Magic the Gathering was the first trading card game, there weren't many guidelines to follow while creating the original sets
Those classic cards with immediately recognizable artwork started to climb in value, alongside cards of popular franchise mascots like Pikachu, Squirtle, and Mewtwo
The problem with color identity is that it's an inexact definition that includes cards it shouldn't and doesn't include cards it should
As part of the modern wave of Pokmon TCG sets, Rayquaza-VMAX defines why VMAX mechanics became such a highlight: massive creatures, damage, and hype
Reckless Handling is decent, but Im going to break my own rule for this list and mention Arni Metalbrow here as well
Brisela, Voice of Nightmares (Eldritch Moon) No, thank you This ones fun because it uses the meld mechanic from Eldritch Moon, which combined two cards into one