For these double-faced cards, unless specified, you can hard-cast either side
There cannot be more than player who is the monarch simultaneously
FromTheShire: As we've said many times, red is continuing to get versions of this effect so each new piece like this only server to improve that game plan
Each card type has had its distinct design and one in particular didn't add anything to the card game itself but to your actual copies of Pokemon video games
Riot lets you pick whether you want your creatures to come into play with haste, an important mechanic when it comes to pushing damage through, or a +1/+1 counter on them when they enter the battlefield, making them bigger and synergizing with cards like Doubling Season
Whether you think these cards should be banned or not, the point is that they are expensive, and for many decks, looking backwards provides as many (if not more ) solutions than looking forward would