The other set of characteristics is ignored
In the meantime, enjoy Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths previewsit should be a monstrous time
If the blocking creatures power is equal to (or higher than) the attacking creatures defense, the attacking creature dies
Between the chaotic main set, the Breaking News bonus sheet, repurposed The Big Score cards, and Special Guests, it felt like literally everything was coming to Thunder Junction booster packs (including 50+ commanders!)
As a result you are favored against Jeskai Mentor, Oath and Fair Blue decks since you will just win with Survival of the Fittest, but you are not favored against decks like Dredge or faster combo decks
The philosophy of this building style was to be more inclusive and interactive for players who might want more than to be steam rolled in a game