When used alongside creature cards with evasive abilities, such as flying or menace, this card can quickly become a convenient source of card draw even if the attached creature does little damage
Jirachi's status as a beloved mythical Pokemon makes it stand out among the most valuable cards, and the bright artwork on this card enhances Jirachi's simple color palette
Note that if you control multiple Johanns you won't have the opportunity to cast an instant or sorcery spell from the top of your library before the "legend rule" gets you down to one Johann
That land becomes an Island in addition to its other types
While many modern cards boast a price chart that shows their values exploding in a near-straight line upward, the market for cards from this era is a bit less volatile, leaving Honchkrow with a solid chart to analyze, even if it's not staggering
You can even keep paying the three mana for the final stage, continuing to put +1/+1 counters on it and drawing cards