Not only does its first, standard attack deal 160 damage (for the cost of one Psychic and two Colorless Energy), but it also reduces incoming damage from the defending Pokmon on your opponents next turn which is excellent
In fact, this card was banned briefly in the real card game for being too powerful and was only allowed back recently with a limit of one per deck
These players are typically much more interested in the Near Mint category and are ok with a small nick or 2 as they plan on playing with the cards but want them to look good in all their glory
The Pokmon Trading Card Game had a defining year in 2025, with not only the return of Mega Evolutions, the bold visual direction of Black and White Rares, and jaw-dropping Special Illustration Rares from Prismatic Evolutions and Phantasmal Flames pushing artistic ambition to new heights
The Skilled brothers both had a large showing when we were dropping Exarion from the format, but I thought dark was better among a field of people convinced white would just be superior
