All the while, Sheldon Menery was writing for SCG, and more content creators began taking notice of this burgeoning format
Building on from the various playstyles that colour archetypes are known for, new leaders and characters are finding ways of keeping those mechanics fresh and challenging to play against
Barbarian General Cao Ren, Wei Commander Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Herald of Hoofbeats Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Xun, Scholar General Ma Chao, Western Warrior Shu Cavalry Shu Elite Companions Shu General Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Taoist Mystic Wei Elite Companions Wei Night Raiders Wei Scout Wei Strike Force Wu Elite Cavalry Wu Light Cavalry Wu Scout Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Yellow Scarves Cavalry Yellow Scarves General Yuan Shao, the Indecisive Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang He, Wei General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
She went through many different revisions, eventually landing on this copy creature with light +1/+1 counter synergy
It is like how in professional sports it is the strikers and points scorers that get most of the attention while the defenders get far less praise for their vital work