On the day of its release in April 2023, Clay Burst [SV2D] ran out of stock within hours, while sales of Snow Hazard [SV2P] were relatively muted
In general, the deck is looking to survive the first few turns by stopping others win attempts, then grind value with creatures or powerful enchantments like NecropotenceNecropotence until it's acquired enough mana and cards to go for a win, often at instant speed
Then add on how many key creatures in the format are fliers: Ledger Shredder (and almost all the other creatures in Phoenix), the demons, Slickshot, Aven Interupter and more
buy booster packs when theyre being sold below usual retail price in order to maximize value for money Years ago, it was possible to determine if a booster pack contained more holofoil cards by weighing it as the holofoil material back then was slightly heavier than that of an ordinary card
Hoist by His Own Petard: Most of the GR Fort leaders have Extra Rules that enhance their specialty type
Samurott rounds out the three Unova starters represented in the Illustration Rare runner-ups, and as the Water type final evolution from Pokemon Black and White, it has solid nostalgia value behind it