True, but graboids are still the best (Imo, or at least for rushing. Pulvy's take the cake otherwise) Earth card, however you slice it.
I've helped out so many new players, it's a bit ridiculous.
And as for Earth, it's the best element there is. That's all there is to it (And, of course, the fact that it has the best perm control in the game, what is arguably the best rush card, can destroy multiple permanents with one card, has a double-length freeze, and has a twice-as-strong Arctic Squid).
But, the masses will vote for who they will. To anyone reading this, vote, for me or him. I have confidence that I'll win in PvP, I did the "Big Job", and I'm in the top 3 for the Masters tourny.