Instead of deciding if Charmeleon should go before Noivern, we consider if the Charmeleon line (including potentially Charmander and Charizard) should go before Noivern line (including potentially Noibat)
Cards in starter decks arent unique and can be found in the main set, so you dont need to buy starter decks to collect every card in the game
Part of this is because the video games arent as focused on individual NPCs and bosses as they are on moment-to-moment gameplay, like a Deathclaw ripping you to shreds as you load into a new area
You can also make people cry when they play Delver, Noble Hierarch, Ice-Fang, Brazen Borrower and much, much more
Changes in Card Count Over Time Magic: The Gathering started small
Charizard GX SSR and Umbreon GX SSR drive demand