Advanced modes let you play things like best-of-three, so tabletop MTG players might fancy this option
For a basic Pokemon, this is a very strong effect that could easily turn the game into its owner's favor very early on
There are only a few decks where this won't matter, and it can get rid of a Pokmon on the bench that your opponent thought was safe
Here are the expansions that deserve your attention
Bruno #172 (Pokemon Battle Styles | Pokemon Cards) prices are based on the historic sales
A northern, cold climate region was exactly what Pokmon needed at the time, and it still likely holds up as the most region identity in my opinion (although Alola did a great job of that too) Bidoof 3 Likes swoleking January 16, 2024, 2:13pm 17 Sinnoh is easily the best region in a vacuum: Gave so many amazing evolutions to Pokemon from previous generations that needed them (and some that didnt lol) The legendary Pokemon represent a mysticism and almost religion within the Pokemon universe reminiscent of Greek or Roman gods (Arceus = creator, gods of space/time, beings of wisdom/benevolence/valor, beings of dreams and nightmares, a being of gratitude, sea guardians, etc.)