Personally I don't run these cards in my own paper decks, but if your playgroup is cool with it and you want the power boost then add them
The Pokmon TCG has leveled up its gold card treatment in recent years, with the Pikachu ex featuring a sort of reverse etched look that reveals a dazzling rainbow holofoil treatment
Simic Ascendency is just so good
May 2224, 2026, in Adelaide, Australiapresented by Lets Play Games May 2224, 2026, in Giessen, Germanypresented by JK Entertainment May 3031, 2026, in Beijing, Chinapresented by Kadou Magic Presents: Pride (June 514) The participants will receive a traditional foil Gilded Lotus promo card, while supplies last, featuring artwork by Merlin G.G
Monsters can't attack the turn they're summoned, and only deal damage first with a specific ability when attacked (if they're attacked first and wiped out, they don't get to counterattack, obviously), so summoning a weak monster in an indefensible position will get them killed
You can obtain the Erika (2-Stars rarity) card by opening Genetic Apex: Charizard from Genetic Apex set
