It was and probably still is the best six mana mass removal spell on offer
They would escape, causing the shift in the block's mechanics
Aaaaannndddd, if they switch out the damaged card (usually an EX) back to their Bench to avoid the +2 point loss, you can use the Cyrus card to force your opponent to switch in the damaged Pokmon
It thoroughly covers all the best ways to bring the most powerful interactions out of this deck and will set you up for victory during your next Commander night
All is Dust and Forsaken Monument stand out as good reprints that are really good in this deck
Japanese Pokemon buying is detail-heavy: card number, rarity, language, set, promo stamp, shrink, seal, box condition, and seller identity all matter