IMO, the Mystic and Phantom have very noticeable differences. The Phantom normally has a lot more blushing that tends to wrap over the back and thier dorsal stripes are more brown in color. Where as, Mystics have less blushing and seem to have a more creamy color to thier dorsal stripes. The same goes for Lessers and Butters, they also have noticeable differences in color. You could also compare them to Hypos, the have numerous colors in those as well. Ultimately, they are all the same genes, just different "lines" or complexes of the same gene. I currently have a Mystic. Would I rather have a Phantom? Yeah, of course(only due to the fact that Phantoms cost more). Am I happy with my Mystic? Yeah he is more attractive than a Phantom to me and will produce a great Potion some day. I guess I'll settle for my Mystic. Here is pic of my Mystic...I'm curious, does he look like a Phantom to any of you?
