Decks that already had a lot of mana sources were looking for something to put them over the top and Rith, the Awakener was the man for that job
The third spot in Noel and Serah's party was taken by monsters that are recruited throughout FFXIII-2
You can compare it to a more recent card like Oildeep Gearhulk
If an effect allows you to play a land or cast a spell from among a group of cards, you may play or cast a modal double-faced card with any face that fits the criteria of that effect
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Table of Contents show Honorable Mention End the Festivities Im sure to many this looks weak, and it is a very minimal effect, but its a strict upgrade to Blazing Volley, a card that many sideboards in eternal formats already played