The image of the three cards above shows a full evolution line, with Applin being the Basic, Dipplin the Stage 1, and Hydrapple ex the Stage 2 Pokmon
Initially, it had a neat effect
I think that says something about the power level of these cards when an entire format read the card and said, Well take a hard pass on those they are just too broken! Perhaps the most controversial card I considered putting onto my EDH Power 9 is an ACTUAL Power 9 card
But when Odion is defeated, the darkness inside Marik overtakes his soul
It plays out like an Evil Twin that gives you all the best parts of the card all at once
Then, similar to how Mark Rosewater often drops hints for main sets, Verhey used the same style to preview some upcoming cards in the Commander decks