While hard details at the time were sparse, publisher Ravensburger clearly has big plans for the game, announcing four yearly sets and a robust organised play programme for the TCGs competitive scene
For decks that favor aggro play, that's borderline criminal, and when paired off with some constant Amber staples like Set 1's Lilo Making A Wish, it makes for a formidable early-game hand
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Since this thing saw print I have seen a lot of games end where people felt very safe and die to 10 direct damage from four mana with this and Fireblast
We never really saw the control deck in the meta at all, but with the addition of ST19-003-tashigi, Black Smoker has a better mid-game, helping set a powerful presence as you approach the late-game
(2020-04-17) The companion ability has no effect if the card is in your starting deck and creates no restriction on putting a card with a companion ability into your starting deck
