Holographic Cards Shiny or holo cards especially from older sets often fetch higher prices, particularly if they feature iconic Pokemon like Blastoise or Charizard
Classic staples like Spirit Mantle and Flickering Ward have long been used in the format to enable creatures to deliver lethal damage and protect themselves from removal
Some Pokmon cards ended up in the wrong printers, leading to cards like this Nidoran ending up with a Magic backing
I personally prefer this Izzet commander in the command zone over Krark, the Thumbless because Breeches already brings the best two colors for coin flip strategies, and the drawback for its ability is much lighter
Aside from turboing out a Hive Mind, though, you can also get games where you drop a Gideon of the Trials, make an emblem, and then start dropping Giants onto the battlefield for free with Force of Will-style counterspell backup from Pact of Negation
While this card can be impactful in specific strategies, other cards like Hero of Bladehold or Monastery Mentor may offer more consistent value and impact in competitive play, potentially relegating HERO Token to a sideboard option for more situational matchups
