It included a sprinkling of mechanics from the Standard-legal version like blitz, casualty, and connive all paired alongside the classic digital mechanics of perpetually and seek
You see, middle-staged Pokemon tend to receive less attention than their Basic and Stage 2 forms since most fans only care about the cute basic forms and the all-powerful Stage 2 forms that can help them win games
But you should focus on the colors and archetypes you prefer to play first
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight can easily become a 10-power creature in an artifact-heavy deck, especially ones with access to artifact lands and mechanics like affinity
The +1/+1 counter and first strike are easy to misjudge, and any combat trades become great deals for you since your power gets plenty high in a hurry
This gives you time to get out huge creatures such as Desolation Twin, Artisan of Kozilek, Terastodon, Skarrg Goliath, Moldgraf Monstrosity, and Gladehart Cavalry