The Oltec undertook great works of public engineering and habitat restoration, finally repairing much of the damage done by the Night War
1-mana removal, even with a downside, can be a powerful tempo play, and you can target your own creatures, in particular your indestructible creatures, to get some upside
Whenever you lose life during your turn, create a 2/2 white Knight creature token
the actual Pokemon (as characters) are simply better at this: theyre recognizable, personable, colorful, you can pick your favorite and theyre easy to remember (like Sanrio characters)
Taking a confident stance surrounded by dolphins, the artwork is busy and vibrant, similar to the rubber hose animation seen in the Cuphead franchise