Early meta is fluid
The Master Ball variants, in particular, are exceptionally scarce pulling a specific Common, Uncommon, or Rare card with the Master Ball foil pattern is about as difficult as pulling a specific Special Illustration Rare
Whether you're chasing the thrill of the hunt, the satisfaction of completing a set, or the camaraderie of the community, Pokmon card collecting is a hobby that can grow and evolve with you
Can Equipment Control be a thing in Standard
This upside is especially important in the Paradox Rift format, which seems to be shifting a bit further into the direction of a metagame largely centered on multi-Prize Pokemon
Because you return it to your hand as part of the activation, its also surprisingly difficult to interact with Recurring Nightmare