In the video games, a Shiny Pokmon is distinguished by a color variation compared to its normal version, and the probability of encountering a Shiny Pokmon is extremely low, making them particularly rare and special
This is a strategy called "aristocrat" in Magic
We've certainly noticed a surge of interest in Warhammer 40k around the release of the game, so it's not inconceivable that that's translated to more players building around one of its characters
While not on Charizards level of fame, it has a solid following, especially among players who grew up with Gen 2s Pokmon Gold/Silver
How I use them: I laminate the routine cards, write my classroom routine subject and times, and adhesive magnets to stick to the back of these to easily put on a whiteboard
5: Each opponent loses life equal to the number of creature cards in your graveyard