There are a few reasons why, but perhaps the most relevant is that there is a much better version of Pikachu, and you will want that out on the table if you can have it
Compared to the chaos of Rocket and Challenge , Neo felt more mature, which means less edge and more strategy
From the first set of Ravnica Remastered in January to Foundations in November, there has been a giant influx of cards into the game
Spending your entire turn four setting up is a big ask but afterwards you will essentially be playing regular Birthing Pod in Standard, which is quite exciting
Using Star Seraph Scale as Xyz Material for an Xyz Monster that has three or more Materials gives that Xyz Monster the ability to let you draw a card every time a monster is Special Summoned from the hand
4 Add: Muldrotha, The Gravetide Cut: Skull Prophet Another efficient back-up plan, Muldrotha, the Gravetide lets you play lands and cast permanent spells from your graveyard, though only one type per turn