Ink batches differ and will give different tonal changes depending upon the manufacturer
Lets get one thing straight: I have never played a Final Fantasy game
As for the high-cost tier, theres the 6-cost Mushu (Your Worst Nightmare) is a brilliant addition, as whenever you play another character, he gives them Rush, Reckless, and Evasive during that turn, and thats on top of his 2 Quest on his own
The first is to win faster : If your opponent can combo kill you turn 7, kill them turn 6
Unlike many other sets, these cards highlight the connection between Trainers and their Pokmon, with each card showing the Pokmon owned by a specific character such as Lance, Karen, or Sabrina