Like any product manufactured in different locations, JP printings are subject to different printing materials, standards, production process, etc., that can create differences in the look and feel of the card
By focusing on direct damage, attack, and protection, Steel has elements of Red and White from Magic: The Gathering
Reshiram & Zekrom GX: One of the best Full Arts of Cosmic Eclipse by far, this incredible Reshiram & Zekrom GX continues the theme of the standard version by picturing these two Unovan Dragons with the morally ambiguous N, who will do anything to fight for Pokmon freedom
It also uses the freerunning mechanic, which lets you play creatures for less if you deal damage in your turn
This might seem like a lengthy process to go through for one random commander, but really its just how Ive learned to evaluate cards in the new age of Commander-focused design