In between these two there can be other characteristics that denote more characteristics of the Monster
There are very few ways to actually lose energy counters outside of spending them, but it is possible with stray cards like Suncleanser and Final Act
Kindred cards also benefit abilities that care about the number of card types on individual cards, like how Rendmaw, Creaking Nest triggers when you play cards with multiple types
If your creature can naturally come back from the graveyard a different way, like Gravecrawler, then you can flip-flop between reviving your creature the normal way and ascending them into heaven
While the latest big money Pokemon card may feature an iconic monster on its art, the trophy also in the art serves as a more accurate description of the card's original purpose
The upcoming cards feature spooky Halloween-themed Pokmon and designs, along with several extra-special holographics, like in previous years