As many players across social media have pointed out, for instance, this deck doesnt appear to be the strongest
Look for: The WOTC logo on the bottom of the card (a small wizard's hat shape) Set symbols from Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, Gym Heroes/Challenge, Neo Genesis/Discovery/Revelation/Destiny The original card backs (slightly different shade and texture than modern cards) First edition stamps (a small "1" in a circle on the left side of the card) Shadowless cards from Base Set (no shadow around the artwork frame, lighter colored on the right edge of the image box) Visible holos
Alania, Divergent Storm Legendary creature Otter Wizard 3/5 Rare Whenever you cast a spell, if it's the first instant spell, the first sorcery spell, or the first Otter spell other than Alania you've cast this turn, you may have target opponent draw a card
Meld cards are a type of double-faced card just like transforming double-faced cards (TDFCs) and modal double-faced cards (MDFCs)
Black gives access to cards like Go Blank and Sorin the Mirthless as tools for other midrange or control decks, so its not just about the threats and interaction
Being able to use attacks for 1 Energy means that SP decks can continually heal their attackers with PokTurn while bouncing between low cost attacks