Personally, I'm still aiming for the trainer edition of the game, so why not up the shards?
This. ^^
Although those are sort of more long term goals than immediate. So maybe not always at the forefront of thought. :p
Kinda remember this topic.....used to think that upgrading shards isn't necessary, but look, shards are in each respective element and not as others.....
So, upping them all now (for me) tho i don't think shards will be allowed in any tourney or war until at least 2 more terms