They can generate a lot of value over the course of a game if they're not dealt with, and even when taken out swiftly, force your opponent to divert their attention away from their main goal: killing you
Both the TCG and its anime series have provided dozens of iconic creatures, but none short of ol Blue-Eyes herself could embody Yu-Gi-Oh!s roots like the three Egyptian God cards
It can be countered, and any abilities that look for spells cast (such as cascade, if that spell has cascade) can see it
However, Battle Academy makes the TCG accessible, easy to understand, and game night-friendly for new players which makes it a win in my book
So, I tried Poke-Catch the other day, and since it was quite fun, I'll summarize the rules and tips
Witch Enchanter would've been no good against The One Ring, but a single card interaction like that doesn't seem enough to explain a whole new deck coming into being