Backgrounds that you play as part of your 99 still need to follow your commanders color identity to be played in the deck
Its menace ability will generally be relevant in the aftermath of sweeping the battlefield, and being a creature means its often quite easy to bring back and get its effect again when needed
Cons include a lack of availability outside Japan, the language barrier for tournament play, and lower liquidity in some markets
While nothing beats the thrill of facing opponents in person, whether for fun or in competitive matchups, the reality is that sometimes circumstances don't allow for it, or you might be eager to try out new card combinations that you don't own
The few formats in which it sees play showcase why Bolt will never see printing in standard, because of its ruthless efficiency married to Swiss Army knife-like versatility
If the Diamond and Pearl games are so popular, it's partly because a lot of fans entered the Pokmon universe when these games were released, and thus also the arrival of the LV.X cards