I took a step back, confirmed that it did what I thought it did, and I just cracked up
Protection Racket feels like the type of card that can shoot yourself in the foot from time to time, but when you do get to put 3 extra cards in your hand mid to late game when life totals are low it feels so good
This effect mirrors the popular commander Thassa, Deep Dwelling
The alternative arrest mode is a nice option to have, but the tax ability is truly what makes this card notable
Damage doublers/amplifiers are your best burn payoffs
The big difference is that Mew VMAX's strength comes from Special Energy and if Yveltal, Flannery and Crushing Hammer do their respective jobs, it's possible to slow them down enough to better control the opponent