Trainer cards saw stronger effects, and competitive decks got faster and riskier
Its a card that you actively want to discard, and the life loss is trivial
Luckily, the game gives you multiple ways to do so, including some which werent there when Genetic Apex first launched
This was originally marketed as a side deck, including reprints of several cards and sold for half the price of a standard deck
10 Final Fantasy TCG Corrects Some Issues With Older TCGs Final Fantasy Avoids Bad Draws By Giving Players More Options Like many TCGs, Final Fantasy takes heavy inspiration from Magic: The Gathering
The low curve fits the aggressive theme of the deck, while the cheap removal helps ensure you don't fall behind and can get ahead and stay ahead