The badges are all representing my favorite gym leader of each region, the exception being Roxanne, but I put that there because it was the first badge I ever recieved in a pokemon game
Drawing cards, outside of the one card per turn built into the game, provides a player several advantages
Cards like Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals and Mikey & Don, Party Planners make fun and powerful twists on game effects you already know and love
Triarch Stalker is another great way to grant menace, but with a particular twist of its own
Like any other playing card, a clear coating is applied on top of the card to protect it from wear
Will of the Planeswalkers Starting with you, each player votes for planeswalk or chaos