Ya know, if the properties are the same and it is a natrual combo, I'd say that's really good as it will put them at high or maximum threshold without knocking them over like it used to be.
Seeing how Genra won't be in the game, I hope she incorporates part of his style, such as his 5T mixup game. I read that genra was based off spartan, and since rachel seems to be the same thing, I would hope so.