It pairs nicely with self-mill effects, while it grabs back something impactful like a draw spell or removal piece to keep you moving forward
In between those is Zantetsuken, an ability that means "Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, that player loses the game." Thats just nasty, especially if you find a way to give Odin Trample or Flying
Back in the days, the Collectors' Edition wasn't very popular with players
You have to attack, after all, giving your opponent a chance to trade in combat
Trample, vigilance, haste, and especially flying are some of the first wrinkles that players see added to creatures
Rayquaza is one of those Pokemon that transcends eras