Application Method *Players are encouraged to apply for the tournament through TCG+ and stores are also encourage to accept the application from players through TCG+
Vanitys Fiend in the Side Deck would catch opponent by surprise, especially since most players would be siding in Xyz Encore and would be unable to deal with Vanitys Fiend
immediately after this effect resolves, Xyz Summon 1 Xyz Monster using monsters you control, including a "Ryzeal" monster
Mime #59Uncommon $4.11 Arcanine #23Uncommon $5.09 Arcanine #2Rare $142.08 Arcanine #23Uncommon $44.50 Arcanine #33Uncommon $1.92 Arcanine #6Promo $34.27 Arcanine #36Uncommon $7.21 Arcanine #15Rare $11.78 Arcanine #18Rare $1.93 Arcanine #22Rare $6.24 Arcanine #1Holo Rare $58.08
From there, you can follow up with a Pippin, Warden of Isengard, and its ability to sacrifice four Food tokens to give all your other creatures +3/+3 and haste to stand up against your foes
That small decision reminded me why hunting hidden gems in the modern era remains one of the most rewarding parts of pokemon investing in 2026