This is also essentially what every other TCG does with its multi-type cards, so it will be familiar to experienced users but easy to follow for new players
(1) If a Salamangreat Link Monster you control leaves the field due to an opponents card effect and this card is in your GY: You can Special Summon 2 Level 4 Salamangreat monsters from your GY, including this card, and if you do, immediately after this effect resolves, Xyz Summon 1 Salamangreat Xyz Monster using these 2 monsters only
The critter-filled Bloomburrow set also introduced its fair share of rats
It all began with Scarlet & Violet base set, which was officially released in the United States on March 31st, 2023
2020 was just a big year for Pokmon TCG
Despite how powerful these monsters could be, the deck struggled against other meta options for many years