If the card comes back as a 9, theyve just massively increased the value of their Pokemon card
they are created directly on the battlefield by resolving spells or abilities
-sigh- Commanders emphasis on color identity in deckbuilding has successfully kept Krrik, Son of Yawgmoth from being a huge problem in the format as a whole, but its still a powerhouse that should be removed or countered on sight against decks with a large or exclusive emphasis on black, as 4 mana can easily become as much as 16, more if life gain enters the equation
Basically, they wanted the full breadth of what the Marvel universe has to offer to be showcased
What sets the good red/black decks apart from the bad is harnessing that damage for something greater
Being an older player I may be biased, but Traditional Draft is real Magic. The sets are designed with sideboarding in mind, and you get to have a much better battle of wits with your opponent over three games