Like prior expansions, Shimmering Skies is iterating on the core mechanics of the game with new abilities and effects
There is always the chance that Secret Lair will adapt a hybrid print-to-demand model to satisfy players, but this option has been on the table since 2024, when the limited print change to Secret Lairs was initially made, and despite player complaints, no changes appear to be on the horizon
Basically, cards which go above the standard numbering are Secret Rare cards
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Another key element is that you can give any creature those abilities, even your opponents, making it a tricky card in multiplayer formats
The game's Sphere Grid leveling system uses visual markers to gain abilities and stats, and I knew I could do that physically with +1/+1 counters and keyword counters