If you want to keep your deck creature-focused, lean towards flicker or ETB strategies
Magus of the Wheel delivers the same effect on a 3/3 body for three mana, with one catch
Technically, at this time, there was a threat of reprints
Our goal was to balance the game while maintaining a fair environment for all players and preserving the fun of collecting cards that is core to the Pokmon TCG Pocket experience
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Now, I could try to explain in my own words what that means or how they work within the rules, but that has proven dangerous in the last few weeks (did I mention that when you use a splice ability the card remains in your hand?), so instead I will refer you to the Champions of Kamigawa FAQ: Flip Cards The Champions of Kamigawa set contains ten "heroes" that are easily recognizable by their unique card frame: Akki Lavarunner -- Tok-Tok Volcano Born Budoka Gardener --Dokai, Weaver of Life Bushi Tenderfoot --Kenzo the Hardhearted Initiate of Blood --Goka the Unjust Jushi Apprentice --Tomoya the Revealer Kitsune Mystic --Autumn-Tail, Kitsune Sage Nezumi Graverobber --Nighteyes the Desecrator Nezumi Shortfang --Stabwhisker the Odious Orochi Eggwatcher --Shidako, Broodmistress Student of Elements --Tobita, Master of Winds You ignore the information on the bottom half of the card until the creature in play "flips" when certain heroic conditions are met
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It only produces colorless mana, and all three of its abilities are fairly overcosted, but that doesnt really matter