Maybe the mechanical tie-in is not necessary or even detracts from the real reason this card exists (=being a madness beater)
Nintendo's Japanese website specifically lists Pokopia's physical edition as a Game-Key card, and while the same information isn't shown in the U.S., Nintendo has simulataneously published a YouTube video instructing users on how "Game-Key Cards on Nintendo Switch 2" work which uses Pokmon Pokopia as an example
It doesn't gain keyword abilities (unless those keyword abilities are activated), triggered abilities, or static abilities
This card, with its ferocious Big Jaw artwork and powerful in-game abilities, is protected inside a slab ensuring its condition remains Near Mint. Its value hovers around $109 to $112, influenced by edition rarity and grading
You can use both of these to fetch the right creature for the job, or just to accrue some extra value
Each bending trigger (keyed to different types of spells or actions) feeds you card draw or other forms of advantage