If a permanent that would be dealt damage has more than one shield counter on it, that damage is prevented and only one shield counter is removed
The new token created by the second class ability copies the characteristics of the original token as stated by the effect that created the original token

Heres a short list of all the important cards featured in each set: HGSS: Cleffa, Tyrogue, Jumpluff, Ninetales, Pichu, Pokmon Collector, Pokmon Communication, Professor Oaks New Theory, Copycat, Rainbow Energy, Double Colorless Energy, Donphan Prime, Typhlosion Prime, Blissey Prime UL: Rare Candy, Jirachi, Suicune/Entei Legend, Shaymin, Kingdra Prime, Tyranitar Prime, Lanturn Prime, Judge UD: Sages Training, Vileplume, Weavile, Rayquaza/Deoxys Legend, Muk, Sages Training TM: Junk Arm, Seeker, Twins, Rescue Energy, Almost Every Single Prime (Magnezone, Mew, Yanmega, Gengar, etc.) CoL: Jirachi, Pachirisu, Cleffa, Tyrogue, Ninetales, Sages Training, Professor Oaks New Theory BW: Emboar, Reshiram, Zekrom, Cinccino, Reuniclus, Zoroark, Pokmon Communication, Professor Juniper EP: Pokmon Catcher, Tornadus, Gothitelle, Cheren This is just an introductory list, but Im sure just by looking at it its easy to see how tough it can be to build a deck

Theres nothing better than the humble enchantress effect
But this seems absolutely worth it, with a balanced Limited play that feels very compelling
If youre looking for big creatures, then your best choices are dinosaurs, hydras, giants/titans, or beasts