It punishes hesitation but rewards boldness
Thunderclap 5 We are now moving into the realm of the cost reducers
Build your deck with precision and power in the midst of emerging conflict

Now, I could try to explain in my own words what that means or how they work within the rules, but that has proven dangerous in the last few weeks (did I mention that when you use a splice ability the card remains in your hand?), so instead I will refer you to the Champions of Kamigawa FAQ: Flip Cards The Champions of Kamigawa set contains ten "heroes" that are easily recognizable by their unique card frame: Akki Lavarunner -- Tok-Tok Volcano Born Budoka Gardener --Dokai, Weaver of Life Bushi Tenderfoot --Kenzo the Hardhearted Initiate of Blood --Goka the Unjust Jushi Apprentice --Tomoya the Revealer Kitsune Mystic --Autumn-Tail, Kitsune Sage Nezumi Graverobber --Nighteyes the Desecrator Nezumi Shortfang --Stabwhisker the Odious Orochi Eggwatcher --Shidako, Broodmistress Student of Elements --Tobita, Master of Winds You ignore the information on the bottom half of the card until the creature in play "flips" when certain heroic conditions are met

For instance, a Water and Psychic-type pokmon (like Starmie) is weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark types