This is where all my thoughts stem from
It's scary in any precon pod
It simply appears to be the remains of a monster with worms coming out of its body
I remember I was 7 when they launched here in the UK, I still remember opening my first Base Set booster pack, I even recall that it was a Blastoise art pack and I pulled a holo Poliwrath, from that moment I was totally hooked and so excited to find and collect all of the cards, not just to own them, but to see the artwork, that sense of discovery was incredibly rewarding
Vanguard hasnt just led to an actual card game, but also a live-action series.
Overall, while Mark Ritual has a unique twist with its signed card effect, it may not see widespread play due to the existence of more efficient mana-generating options