Starter decks for TCGs can often come with a play mat, but it is usually a folded paper one which is not always easy to use
Since most of them are resource-heavy the suggested number is somewhat low, but if you can add more without hurting your mana curve (and your wallet since low mana ones are pricey) and consistency (for the alternate win conditions) everything more is a bonus
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker is excellent at getting the most out of your tokens beyond just attacking and blocking
Gisela, the Broken Blade by Clint Cearley Also, heres a quick side note: The skirt with knee high socks
Pokemon cards have become extremely lucrative with fans of the series trying to collect em all and with such demand often comes mischievousness
But assuming you constructed your deck properly, it's going to be a powerful card in the midgame that provides tons of card advantage