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The "Owner's Pokmon" mechanic alone made it a desirable card, as the mechanic was used infrequently until it was revisited in 2025

If youve got a bunch of enter the battlefield effects, you can combo Mirror Entity, pay to essentially sacrifice all your changelings and Faith's Reward to bring your entire board back

I will ever guard them against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes, and my phone against damage

R&D felt that mechanically this meant that red should be constantly giving up long term health for short term gain

Four card cells will hold your cards safely

A deck that focuses on graveyard recursion and reanimation would greatly benefit from Rise of the Dark Realms, as it allows for a powerful board presence and can swing the game in your favor