Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist is a staple ramp piece for non-green decks that struggle to ramp on their own
We have recently learned that Pokmon-V, the new mechanic for the Sword & Shield era, will continue the EX and GX trend of giving up two Prize Cards
It follows, then, that protection from everything is profoundly powerful, as it means "this card can't be blocked, targeted, enchanted, or damaged by anything." A Creature with protection from everything can't be blocked, can't be targeted by Lightning Bolt or Slice from the Shadows, and can't be locked down by a Pacifism or Icy Manipulator
It's also a Rakdos commander that burns your opponents at random whenever you play your first spell, which can quickly make Vial Smasher a target of spells or abilities that aim to remove it
If you play Royal Assassin, you might destroy a creature
When arranged in collection number order, each cards illustration features a silhouette of the preceding cards Pokmon in the background, creating a cohesive visual narrative