At that point, the card is acceptable as a white Lightning Strike
If you are buying single cards, do check the rank thats stated in the item description to know what you are paying for
P/T Number 48 Language English Legal Formats Commander, Legacy, Pauper, Vintage Not Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless Rulings (10/4/2004) The generic X cost is still considered generic even if there is a requirement that a specific color be used for it
The biggest hurdle is that it can't attack the turn it's summoned, so the best way to bypass this is to Special Summon it during the opponent's turn
This scarcity is a double-edged sword, adding to their desirability but potentially alienating players who rely on standard cards
For the full step-by-step grading process, see our Japanese Pokemon Card Grading Guide