Board Thread:Game Discussion/@comment-9234979-20130615180707/@comment-10726673-20130615201923

Yes, the faction bonus is included when you look at the overall stat totals in 'edit'mode. Easiest way to prove this to yourself is to create a team with 8 decepticons, and one autobot. Hit 'edit' and note the stats of one of your 'cons. Switch the autobot for another decepticon and you will see your chosen 'con's stats rise. As to deck power, this bonus does seem to be counted too, as if you swap in a decepticon with a similar stat value to the autobot he replaces, you see a larger leap in deck power than you would otherwise expect.

Hope this helps!