Each Dark Pokemon has an R logo, in the middle right of the card, in reference to Team Rocket
Sabretooth Tigers are often associated with the post-dinosaur ice age, though this one is in a decidedly non-snowy jungle
This is vital against decks that try to win on the first turn
The play pattern goes like this: you cast Taniwha and pass turn, then on your next turn you untap and Taniwha phases out, then on your next turn Taniwha phases back in and your lands phase out, on your next turn Taniwha phases back out and your lands phase in, etc
Theyre all curve-toppers and unlikely to be worth four slots even in their best decks
If you've got a way to buff this malicious Merfolk (we're sure you can think of something) the card draw can get out of hand quickly