While paying five mana and going down a land can seem like a steep cost for targeted removal, shuffling a creature into its owners library will usually put it out of reach without the help of heavy card draw or tutors
You can also use it as a way to reuse card effects that happen when a card is played by bouncing the Pokemon, then playing it again for the effect
Insane value in a Dinosaur Tribal deck full of huge threats
And 5-cost is the perfect sweet spot for song cards, because Ariel - Spectacular Singer exists
Also, cards that benefit you for playing cards from exile are very good, and Gandalf of the Secret Fire is a very good play-from-exile commander, so be sure to include Vega, the Watcher in your deck
Flavor Text "I'm friend to one and all, thanks to my crystal ball!" P/T Number 151 Language English Legal Formats Commander, Legacy, Vintage Not Legal Formats Alchemy, Brawl, Competitive Brawl, Historic, Modern, Pauper, Pioneer, Standard, Timeless Rulings (6/6/2025) You pay all costs and follow all timing rules for cards played this way
