Game Features Crew-Driven Decks: Build your approach around the Straw Hats
I think the decision here is no impact
Card Set(s) -THE TIME OF BATTLE- [OP-16] CARD VIEW OP16-081 | C | CHARACTER Otama Attribute Special Block icon 5 Effect [Activate: Main] You may rest this Character: If you have a Character with a cost of 8 or more, give up to 1 of your opponent's Characters 2000 power during this turn
Maybe you want to pick up a few playable cards and get a bunch of Pokemon V quickly, then you might wanna get a League Battle Deck, like the Shadow Rider Calyrex VMAX League Battle Deck
By giving them +2/+2 and lifelink and vigilance, they all become a source of fantastic life gain, to ensure you're not going to be taken out of the game quickly.
There was that lull in the years after, but I think its telling how much Lugia shot up during the boom, compared to everything else from the Neo era