A couple, like Visions, were super-early, but then they figured out their routine, hosting them one week before the Monday release
Competitive Play: Machamp V wasnt heavily used in top-tier decks (and Machamp VMAX didnt dominate either), so competitive demand was negligible
1Seems that the story appears other places as well (like gamefaqs)
Torrential Tribute and Mirror Force would be less of an issue if we go that route
Rivaz of the Claw If you're running a dragon-heavy deck that likes playing from the graveyard, Rivaz of the Claw is a huge enabler
Ill run down which cards are the ones to look out for, noteworthy reprints, which deck is the best value for money, and much more