As part of the modern wave of Pokmon TCG sets, Rayquaza-VMAX defines why VMAX mechanics became such a highlight: massive creatures, damage, and hype
Now you can immediately use him over three turns to draw three cards, gain six life, and then move on, which makes him better than other card-drawing spells like Concentrate
(I looked at Retrace but there aren't many decent in these colors, just Worm Harvest.) Lands that cycle (you'll get them back) I considered mass land destruction, but honestly the deck doesn't need it, and just makes the deck a target
2-Mana Looters Wizards of the Coast has really been pushing the power level of 2-mana looters these days, with creatures like Kitsa, Otterball Elite, Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel, and Duelist of the Mind all standing out as creatures that can filter through cards while pressuring your opponents
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