The genome thief, and the main protagonist of FF9, is easily identified by his unique fashion choice: a waistcoat and cuffs, but no sleeves
You're a 10-year-old kid given one of three elemental monsters you keep in a ping-pong ball and run around a region completely unsupervised to conquer eight gyms, get eight badges, and become the undisputed Pokemon champion, all while foiling the plans of a dangerous crime syndicate
You can play Lorcana with a friend, at your local game store, or in multiplayer games with 3, 4, or more players
It's also flat out indestructible
So, if you sacrifice a saga with 3 lore counters, Yuna will recycle those counters
The answer might be a bit of both, and that diversity can be a rewarding strategy in Pokmon card collecting.