That included one of the most expensive Pokmon cards to ever be sold and the most expensive item that I came across in my time at the NSCC with this Pikachu Pokmon Illustrator card
Other cards like the Wailord #162 and Lillies Clefairy Ex #173 cost $34.48 and $33.75 on average, respectively
Meanwhile, Pelakka Predation is mediocre (although good against control, where we can grab expensive Dragons or planeswalkers), although it is a way that we can get a bit more value out of our man abase, which is especially important to our budget deck since we can't afford to play Faceless Haven or Hive of the Eye Tyrant
When you activate an ability you pay costs before the ability takes effect
This couldnt be further from the truth
When researching the best cards for your decks, remember to always check to see the current mechanics used, as they will play heavily into what cards work best in your deck