Against popular decks like Invoked Shaddoll, which rely on cards in the graveyard, this is especially deadly
And I think even Randy's learned his lesson about blue
Youd choose whether to use their doctors companion pairing or their partner with pairing, but not both
It can even just win on it's own if not much else is going on for either player
Its appearances in remakes and spin-offs like Pokmon Masters and Pokmon GO keep it in the public eye, reinforcing its status as an enduring icon
Try thinking about the buying/selling pace that would match your personality (modern, mid, vintage, slow, fast, English, Japanese) and then finding a single set, or even a single Pokmon or single card that matches