The claw of Rayquaza reaching out is similar to the card art for the Skyridge Charizard, and its a rather dynamic pose
Cost reduction for activated abilities makes this great for a combo-esque deck using Training Grounds effects to enable a busted combo with cards like Kenrith, the Returned King
The card Cryptic Pursuit was designed as a cheeky way to bypass this an let you technically cast instants and sorceries that get manifested
In the Pokemon Trading Card Game, a cards power comes from a combination of damage potential, strategic abilities, durability, and how well it fits into competitive decks
Traditionally the star is black, but a card with a star of an alternate color such as white or gold means it's ultra rare
Unfortunately for us, I think Papa Leo here is Commander-only