SoR is not going to take over a game immediately in the way that SoT may but its ability to draw you cards on command for as long as it sits in play will definitely dominate the long game
Its a bizarre Starter Deck altogether as it contains Ponyta, Growlithe, Diglett, and Spearow but no final evolutions except Raticate
The Sunbaked Canyon, for example, is a parched-looking area of the city with direct sunlight illuminating each building, whereas the Silent Clearing card is a picture of the Forum, which, although certainly a clearing, would have been far from silent
Depending on the spell, Exile can permanently eliminate cards like creatures, Planeswalkers, artifacts or enchantments, effectively removing them from the game
Theyre not essential, but can add value if they fit your strategy
Mega Punch also does decent damage, giving Poliwrath a way to strike back after being hit