The ability to trigger his effect multiple times, thanks to all your ping effects, makes him capable of questing for 6 or more lore in one turn
Local stores know breaking street date (release day) can have repercussions for them
"The game (designer) assumed people would do thing A, but I did thing B." The key to accomplishing this is to make your mechanics focused so they clearly imply how they're supposed to be used, but leave enough open-endedness that it allows players to find other uses
And just in case keyword counters aren't your jam, the other legends will give you some other solid options, too
Look for nifty special Energy such as Fusion Strike, Double Turbo, and Regenerative
Fruitcake Elemental is also one of the most normal Holiday Card