It handles single threats very well, whether theyre coming from one player or several
the first Standard Magic: The Gathering set of 2023 is a true powerhouse
Each player can control one field spell, and placing a field spell now sends the previous field spell to the graveyard instead of destroying it (This largely mattered for field spells such as Geartown.) The Damage Step was simplified into five timings: Start of damage step, Before damage calculation, During damage calculation, After damage calculation, and End of the Damage Step
They were based on the quest mechanic that Throne of Eldraine had for a while, which was itself based on an alternate version of the Quest cards from original Zendikar
This combination allows Tentacruel to exploit a variety of weaknesses, particularly against Grass, Fairy, and other Water-type Pokmon