The Pokmon Company has a problem with how they design the game
When it comes right down to it, Magic is a gamethere is value in having fun, and our EV calculation can't account for this non-monetary value
While it hasnt quite lived up to expectations, that doesnt mean it hasnt made its mark on competitive Magic
(3) batch code cross-referencing that flags boxes with codes outside documented production runs
C Common Melffy Pony X EARTH Level 2 [ BeastEffect ] ATK 400 DEF 0 If your opponent Normal or Special Summons a monster(s) (except during the Damage Step), or if an opponent's monster targets this card for an attack: You can return this card to the hand, then you can add 1 Level 2 or lower Beast monster from your GY to your hand, except "Melffy Pony"
A similar list was already in place in Japan as of March of that year, banning many of the cards weve mentioned in this piece for their sheer overwhelming strength and ability to restrict and control your opponent, and the ban was implemented early for this event to ensure parity between the regions