I also walked away from the preview wondering what the future of in-game purchases would look like
Customization options are extensive and can include bespoke artwork, various card stock weights (e.g., 300gsm, 350gsm with black core), specialized finishes like holographic effects (e.g., rainbow, starlight), foil stamping (gold, silver, colored), embossing, spot UV, different card sizes and shapes, custom packaging (tuck boxes, rigid boxes), and anti-counterfeiting features
The idea is weaponizing card draw as damage, turning your normal value engine into the centerpiece of your win condition
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Even if you arent just starting out your MTG journey, the opportunity to bring the classic Final Fantasy VII showdown to the tabletop makes this worth a look
Discard 2 Energy from this Pokemon