This is from before the Black & White rule changes were announced, let alone before they went into effect
Carracosta is a Stage 2 Water type that is part of a Fossil evolution, but is far from Rampardos might
Appropriately enough, it's summoned to combat Zorc Necrophades, who's the ruler of darkness and creator of the Shadow Realm
These really stood out in, what I believe, is an era of mediocrity in Pokemon TCG history
Mirage Mirror can just copy it, and I like that it can copy a land to dodge artifact removal
Then, he transforms throughout the story, realizing that he can embrace other nations, form friendships and alliances, and live in peace alongside Aang and his group