The novel, War of the Spark: Forsaken , had numerous issues, but the biggest was what happened with Chandra
Some Psychic-type cards can also be used as utility, focusing on disrupting an opponent's strategy instead of dealing damage
What changed
Being able to have a removal spell immediately for Hostage Taker is going to be critical for midrange matchups in Standard, as you cant allow your opponent to untap and cast your threat
In an illustration by artist Taira Akitsu, the Gen 2 Legendary can be seen swimming in a rainbow-colored pool of water with other Pokmon such as Pincurchin and Mareanie
However, being able to shrewdly recycle your army's deck's resources into more warriors for conquest and providing a boost, minor as it is, to the combat efficacy of another unit is at least something