To achieve the combination of magic spell and creature, MtG combined two previously distinct features, the Enchantment Creature typeline and the Saga enchantment type, making cards that both possess combat power and advance magical effects before the creature is sacrificed
Surges Magnemite, Mew is obviously the one from fossil, the legendary birds are on the phonecards with the Moltres also featuring on the Rockets Moltres card
While other Final Fantasy games have similar mechanics, like FF7 's Materia abilities, FF6 stands out to me since your characters continue to know each spell they learn, even when you assign them new Espers
Blue-green : +1/+1 counters matter
Sealed Products: More Stability and Lower Risk Sealed products (booster boxes, ETBs or special collections) grow more slowly, but more steadily