As a Europe senior, it hasn't changed for me but 550 for NA Masters, yikes! +15o CP required, I don't like it personally. But in general I think it should be 350 for all divisions in Europe as there are enough Cups, challenges and (Just about) enough regionals and SPEs
Like most people, I think these are useless for new players as it won't provide new players with the things that decks run on (the sceptile theme deck came with a Guzma and an instruct). I probably pick them both up for games with my friend for the lols as we play competitively