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Again, I wouldn't describe Pokmon TCG Pocket as the worst sinner of this type of issue, mostly just that it can be a bit overwhelming at first, and of course knowing that its intended to add to the addictiveness of the game can be a bit iffy, but ultimately it isnt too hard to ignore aspects you dont care about and simply enjoy the ones you do

Its second attack ignores all effects on the Defending Pokmon, which means it doesnt take Eviolite into account, which allows Rayquaza to 2hko any EX in the format

Youll still want a nice bell curve of mana costs in your cards, but unless youre playing cEDH (competitive EDH, a hellscape where games end before youve even finished shuffling - fun, but in a horribly different way), you can have a bit more fun

Have a card that looks perfect but the back has one tiny white dot on the corner