Here are the hallmarks of the JRPG genre as I explained them in my vision design handoff presentation
Characters like Ursula, Deceiver, and Kit Cloudkicker add unique abilities to disrupt opponents and control the pace of the game
There are many good defensive cards included, however, to protect characters from being challenged, and if a player is able to get to the strong cards, then success can be achieved with just a few swift and satisfying moves
Thankfully, you can still snag the New Phyrexia printing for around $3, so it isnt prohibitively expensive, but at this point it's probably worth digging through your bulk to pull out any copies you have sitting around
The decks synergy is all about patience: Sapphire guarantees you never run out of fuel, while Amber provides resilience so you can withstand enemy pressure
Also, this set featured a few characters that I couldnt place, to the point where we spent some time online researching a few of the cards