The value of X is calculated only once, as Cloud of Darkness's last ability resolves
Five overperformers in the Amber-Amethyst Starter Deck Maximus, Relentless Pursuer Friends on the Other Side The Wardrobe, Belles Confidant Rafiki, Mysterious Sage Hades, Lord of the Underworld Five overperformers in the Emerald-Ruby Starter Deck Pongo, Ol Rascal Mickey Mouse, Steamboat Pilot Dragon Fire Mad Hatter, Gracious Host Stitch, Abomination Five overperformers in the Steel-Sapphire Starter Deck Grab Your Sword Maleficent, Uninvited Mickey Mouse, Detective One Jump Ahead Hercules, True Hero The reason why I liked evasion and bodyguard so much is that these abilities deny the opponent the opportunity to make favorable challenges
As far as playing the deck, it can be a little unwieldy
Its a very clever, highly thematic usage of Shift, given that King Candy is actually the glitching, villainous Turbo in disguise
Universes Beyond show no signs of slowing down
However, 'trading' isn't essential in and of itself