While the loss of Hiram doesnt cripple Blurples draw power, as it still has access to cards like Merlin Rabbit, Genie Wish Fulfilled, and Friends on the Other Side, the one glaring weakness of Blurple continues to be its lacking removal suite
Collectors hunted down the ultra-rare variants from that era, but the base versions were largely confined to casual decks
Cards of this type keep other characters from being challenged, stepping out in front to shield them

Amber/Emerald Starter Deck List Cubby - Mighty Lost Boy (x3) Dalmatian Puppy - Tail Wagger (x5) Don Karnage - Prince of Pirates (x2) Flotsam - Riffraff (x2) Helga Sinclair - Vengeful Partner (x1) Horace - No-Good Scoundrel (x2) Jasper - Common Crook (x2) Jetsam - Riffraff (x2) Kida - Atlantean (x3) Kit Cloudkicker - Tough Guy (x2) Lucky - The 15th Puppy (x1) Nani - Protective Sister (x2) Patch - Intimidating Pup (x3) Peter Pan - Lost Boy Leader (x1) Pluto - Determined Defender (x1) Pluto - Friendly Pooch (x3) Pongo - Determined Father (x1) Robin Hood - Daydreamer (x1) Rolly - Hungry Pup (x3) Starkey - Devious Pirate (x1) Tinker Bell - Generous Fairy (x2) Wendy Darling - Talented Sailor (x3) Wildcat - Mechanic (x2) Strike A Good Match (x2) Hypnotize (x2) Improvise (x3) De Vil Manor - Crueella's Estate (x3) Neverland - Mermaid Lagoon (x2) You can see the full Amber/Emerald starter deck list below via The Laughing Place

Though his name is not on the card, he still takes center stage in this illustration, with Stitch holding Lilo as they are both outlined in the Emerald ink in a truly inspired drawing