So from the perspective of the opponent, the presence of both Thragtusk and Supreme Verdict creates a frustrating challenge
Alternatively, they could keep their Earth attribute while getting an erratum that specifies they are also Metal or Wood, so as not to change their effects if they involve Earth attribute monsters in some way
A searchable Fiendish Chain and an easy Scrap Dragon is always going to be good, which will keep Phantom Knights live for future options in other Decks
Heres the precedent, and why the anniversary format holds value
Its a great aesthetic, and its clearly proving to be very popular among Final Fantasy/MTG fans, given the prevalence of this card type on this list
Recent trends have only made pausing for such effects that much harder