There are no noticeable scratches, etc., and they are beautiful as they were stored immediately after opening the package
Aya meanwhile has solid keywords and produces tokens, which in the right deck can provide just what you need
Obosh, the Preypiercer Gyrudas opposite must be Obosh, the Preypiercer
Neither option is better than the other
You can jump it in during an opponents turn and recast a counterspell or a removal spell from your yard
Basically, any pack which contains booster packs and a few specific Pokmon cards, such as Premium Collections featuring specific characters, are intended for use either by collectors or players who just need to bolster, or improve, the selection of cards they have available to customise their deck with