You cannot put the counter on it in response
Take a look: Weirdly, this particular rambling McNally has never seen a reprint, so any copy out there that you might see is forever just Creature Construct. As per official rulings, it is indeed an artifact, if you couldnt tell by the frame, the colorless casting cost or the general animated map-ness of it all
Its still a sorcery speed draw spell, but its a staple everywhere
The body isn't considered big in this format, and most decks have better things to do with their mana than spend it on pumping out 2/2's
The only advantage of going first is that you have the opportunity to evolve your Pokemon sooner, but considering the games most powerful mons are all Basic ex Pokemon, that isnt much of an advantage right now
(2) collectors valuing superior Bandai Japan print quality