There are a ton of tokens being made in Standard, everything from land tokens with Overlord of the Hauntwoods to the Monster Role token on Monstrous Rage, to the various Clue/Food/Map tokens, and this card answers every one of them
Just a flash, or in later games, a tiny stab, perfectly representing its First Strike and Deathtouch abilities when it attacks
The timing on card effects differ too, in turn affecting the timing for counter effects and chain links
Another one that would get played even without the second ability, if you dont have a land drop for the turn or in your hand, you can still generate the extra mana you need by tapping a basic land for mana, bouncing it and replaying it
If your card scores a 9 with near-perfect centering but a small surface mark, you only see PSA 9 not the breakdown
Weakness: Darkness (x2) Resistance: Fighting (-30) Retreat: 1 Great Tusk ex Fighting HP250 Basic Pokemon (Ancient) Ability: Quaking Destruction If this Pokmon is in the Active Spot at the end of your turn, discard the top 5 cards of your deck