Unlike most trap cards, which can be activated first within a card chain if the conditions are met, Counter traps can only be activated in response to an opponents card
The Skeleton Horror also has its controller pay a mana cost in addition to the Descend Eight, returning the skeleton to the battlefield with a Finality counter on it
She is a fantastic example of top-down design, in that she is a great representation of the spread of vampirism, and the concept of the "Master Vampire" that takes control of the Vampires it has created
But you dont even need to pull that particular card to get a worthy chase: many, many cards are valuable in Surging Sparks
When this card is Flip Summoned, target 1 monster your opponent controls
This is how the main card categories compare at a glance: This list is not exhaustive, and a couple of niches reward extra attention