Not only is the peelable layer a cool gimmick, but Dittos ability Sudden Transformation is a top-tier ability of standard Pokmon play that can be utilized in-game, allowing them to use any moves of basic Pokmon in the discard pile
[9] The trend of Japanese cards being less expensive than English ones is not always the case with Common cards or Unlimited print runs in Japanese, says Emchompite
Theres clear support for instants and sorceries within the wizard space, and Kess, Dissident Mage is only one among many other wizards that work within that support
Emerald and Rubys split ability to deal with opponents cards while working toward unleashing its own powerful characters makes it a deck that requires some practice to fully understand, needing some careful cardplay - and good luck - to overcome its less forgiving aspects
All of this was before mentioning staples such as Belle - Accomplished Mystic allowing you to move damage from opposing characters, surpassing certain restrictions such as Resist and even allowing you to place damage on your own characters to create some cool combos
