There are certain gameplay implications caused by these rules that make the format so fun and interesting: Since your deck needs to be monotype, you can't rely on the traditional support Pokemon
Its a giant '90s action hero, loaded down with so many weapons it cant walk
The problem is that the answers you get from running a wide range of janky modal spells is probably not going to be as well costed or powerful as just running EDH staples
Im a big fan of a cards theme and lore really closely matching what the card actually does
Based on the wording, its also unclear if select items means stores will stock fewer products than previously
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick has a similar ability, exiling himself to make your humans indestructible, but trades the counter ability of Boromir for lifelink, making him an inferior version unless you have lots of Knight synergies