These cards showcase temporary, powered-up versions of certain Pokmon, and they usually show up as rare Mega EX (often Secret Rare) pulls with beefier HP, harder-hitting attacks, and artwork thats far more dramatic than your average card
(Do the damage before switching the Pokemon.) GGGG - Mega Drain (40) Effect: Remove a number of damage counters from Butterfree equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokemon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10)
The card is a fantastic reanimation target for Yuna, Hope of Spira when Omniscience isnt lying around, and can double as a win condition if you do manage to resolve the infamous blue enchantment
It might be impossible to tell the oldest one, because they only put the print year on the cards.
I then eventually had the insight that Negate is the best option for this role
Compete in Thrilling Battles: Lorcana is a game of strategy and skill, and with the Rise of the Floodborn cards at your disposal, you'll be ready for any challenge