Magma and Aqua Pokmon play by their own rules, with dual typing and deckbuilding restrictions that reward commitment
This card is a #8 because of the amount of value it accrues as a Coastal PiracyCoastal Piracy/Bident of ThassaBident of Thassa variant
You cant break down cards to craft new ones or trade at all, which means youre stuck with whatever you get
This threatens to lead to play patterns where, once a Book is on-board, an opponent can never tap out, being forced to hold up removal should the Book player play a Haven and animate to go for the combo
Today, it is worth a lot of money, and one of the most valuable Pokemon cards of 2023
potentially winning the battle much earlier than expected--one of the best and most direct tactics in the game