You probably remember the effects of decks from that time, making them easy to use, and modern Yu-Gi-Oh has printed support cards for all kinds of themes, so pretty much any theme can compete in a single-match format
I can see this enabling some creative plays, especially in conjunction with flicker effects
A patterned mirror card is not automatically an AR, SAR, or Secret Rare
To counter consistency issues, savvy players pack multiple card draw engines and trap chains like Solemn Judgment to protect their game planbecause nothing beats the rush of stealing a win when your opponent least expects it
We love the Hyper Rare, but there is something clean and simple about an Ultra Rare that compliments the Pokemon better
It's important to note that In some with some Ritual Spells, the sum of Levels must be exact