This is because our August set, Obsidian Flames , already contains all upcoming Japanese releases (leaving only Pokemon Card 151 on the table)
Tidus ability to move Hexproof counters from creature to creature creates fantastic synergy with Slippery Bogbonder
Denethor, Stone Seer Denethor, Stone Seer has an okay effect that requires you to sacrifice it to use it
Its competitively viable, has major appeal with Gen IX fans, and represents the kind of hybrid card that collectors and players both chase
I dont want to stop my opponent from doing the thing. I want to win THROUGH my opponent doing their thing
If it wasn't already clear from other Amorphage cards that this archetype benefits from using a lot of cards with "Amorphage" in their name, Goliath's Pendulum effect hammers that point home