So it's a lot like Luke Cage's power, with the trade-off being Luke can lead Fighters, while Night Thrasher can provide an attack boost to a small amount of figures. To be completely open, I still prefer the original, but it's clear I'm seeing something in it that everybody else isn't. This version definitely works as well, and I trust in Jekyll's vision here. It's just difficult for me to stop being a control freak.
The idea of the Board giving him an auto-shield is interesting. It's thematic for sure, and it would really help make the board an optimal pick for him. I'm just worried the board is already doing a heck of a lot already.