Thats no mean feat, really, given that I havent really actively bought any Pokemon Cards for a great many years
it's that the way the community reacts to leaks makes what should be one of the most joyful, fun times on the Magic calendarthe release of a new setmuch less enjoyable for all involved
Being this large for this price at the time was an outstanding deal, even if nowadays it doesn't look like much, and the bonus life points were like adding insult to injury, causing players to wince looking at their hand that little bit more and do it again when you cast additional black spells
Making sure you play with cards from the most recent sets, or at least ones that are not rotating soon, is vital in making sure that your commitment and investment in a new deck isn't lost in a few months
Spell Pierce might seem weird in a deck that wants to play a long game, since eventually opponents will just be able to pay the extra two mana, but its essential in those first three turns to buy the breathing room to get your plan off the ground
(Put a +1/+1 counter on each of up to X target creatures.) Go for the Goal
