The emphasis on Equipment doesn't leave much room for creatures, so you'll often have a single creature against the world
Jumbo CactuarJumbo Cactuar: A creature with an insane power buff, and allows you to gain a large benefit from cards like Elemental MasteryElemental Mastery or Swords to PlowsharesSwords to Plowshares
What I initially saw as a risk for the Final Fantasy brand, specifically one aspect of it, I realize now is likely to be an overall success
Badass monster on your side with a ton of abilities and the added benefit of taking something down if it gets killed
The set also features a brand new keyword, Resist, which reduces damage dealt to a character
[I'm Lovin' This] If an effect would cause you to discard one or more cards, you don't discard