You can use it to get past a blocker without flash or fog an attacker, save something of your own from removal, reset planeswalker loyalty and so forth
Playtesters strongly associated earth with lands mattering, even if they weren't familiar with the show, and it was a natural fit for green
If you only make one change, make it this
Attack 1:[1RR] Explosive Fire (130+) If this Pokmon has any damage counters on it, this attack does 100 more damage
Like most of the other Toy cards, she works best with Toy synergy, allowing you to draw a card if there are two other Toys in play
The budget concerns are actually not a huge argument against Fallen Empires, as other budget alternatives are already allowed in the format (Unlimited by us, and Revised by e.g