The mechanic is meant to encourage blocking and force players to make smart trades in combat, but its unlikely to return because of a general shift away from that play pattern
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Card Set(s) -THE AZURE SEAS SEVEN- [OP14-EB04] CARD VIEW OP14-077 | UC | EVENT Penta-Chromatic String Block icon 4 Type The Seven Warlords of the Sea/Donquixote Pirates Effect [Counter] Up to 1 of your Leader or Character cards gains +4000 power during this battle
Direct Damage Despite its early provenance, Alpha contains a surprising number of cards that deal damage directly, without requiring a creature attack
