If youre looking for the absolute cheapest proxies, get yourself a bunch of bulk basic lands and a permanent marker
Once per turn, during either player's turn, when your opponent activates a Spell/Trap Card: You can negate the activation and destroy it, and if you do, this card gains 500 ATK until the End Phase
You are still restricted by not being able to evolve a Basic Pokemon during your first turn, and if the Basic Pokemon was just played this turn, but if you set it up right, you can get yourself a Stage 2 Pokemon on your second turn easily
The release of Modern Masters kicked off the 20th anniversary of Magic: the Gathering
This design choice not only highlights its botanical aesthetics but also reinforces its thematic relevance in the Paldean landscape, where flora plays a significant role in environmental storytelling
Plus, with local Aussie shipping, you won't be left waiting weeks for your cards to arrive