The power level of the format had been consistent for years, and I found some success with a few rogue archetypes: In recent times weve had to deal with the stress of multiple bannings of parasitic and overpowered cards, but with Throne of Eldraine and friends leaving the format for good, Standard might actually be in a pretty healthy and diverse place once again
softened broadly as all five tiers eased
Originally emerging as a Game Boy game, late into the monochrome handhelds lifespan, Pokmon became a near instant sensation, thanks to the built in, compulsive need to catch all of the original 151 pocket monsters
It even has its own World Championships now
A recent auction by specialist auction house Stanley Gibbons Baldwins saw over 1.5m in "Pokmon assets" change hands
Now, lets get to the crazy stuff