5 March 1997 - Jungle Set Released 20 October 1996/31st March 1997 - From 20th October 1996 to the end of March 1997, total of 87 million cards were shipped 163 days total, includes 137* days of Base set and 26* days of Jungle 1 April 1997 - Consumption Tax Increase from 3% to 5%, introduction of the the 300Y packs 20 October 1996 - 21 June 1997* - Approx
The power of choice is not to be underestimated
Decks rarely want a tapped land in the early turns, but sometimes you just have to use it like that
Every new expansion has brought with it new Secret missions associated with that expansion, but the number varies Triumphant Light added four, but the later Pokemon TCG Pocket Shining Revelry expansion added eight
If you are lucky enough to draw both of your Sinkhole s and a Mirror Realm you can effectively activate Sinkhole 3 times to set your opponent back multiple turns
Creatures that are the targets of backup abilities don't gain any abilities printed above backup