This product reprints cards from the earliest days of the hobby on a new sparkly holofoil and includes them with brand new cards, including Ho-Oh ex, Lugia ex, and Suicune ex
Some versions include personalized information (like the winners name), making them truly one-of-a-kind
Frankenstein created a bunch of monsters, not just one
Anyway, let's get to the lists
CMC is always derived from the value printed in the upper right corner of the card, regardless of whether that's the amount you're paying.
Thats not the case here as the choice cards in the AFR set are more readily available due to their Common and Uncommon rarities, which means beginners can definitely use them in their decks