The set depicts each of the original Kanto critters, using more confrontational designs than the TCG itself will feature
Draw a card, then discard a card
A 2/2 with first strike on your turn is a pretty solid attacker, but it's probably not the best option mono red has right now
2 Likes KingPokemon November 4, 2016, 7:59am 17 I didnt see a mention for a 1st Red Cheek grey stamp
Furthermore, this lack of some types makes classifying specific Pokmon rather difficult, as their type often doesn't exist in the card game
The deck features a ton of different ramp spells to help do this: acceleration effects (Battery Bearer, Cradle Clearcutter), Land fetch effects (Bushwhack, Floriferous Vinewall), and spells that generate powerstone tokens (Geology Enthusiast, Argothian Opportunist, Stern Lesson)