(You may choose only Pokemon or only Energy.) Normal Rod is a really good card and is also a buffed super rod, since you can choose how many cards to put back in.This card can save your game.For example, if you need to draw into fire energy to welder,then you can normal rod to increase your odds
The more of these synergies in your deck, the more obnoxious this gearhulk becomes
Force Spike has been in and out of the staple realm for years now
It can be a junk rare, it can be a really good rare
The vampire doesnt make you pay mana to draw, it has better stats, and it has flying
The plus ability making flexible threats is also very nice, but not being able to give first strike means they are trading with elks who join the battle much earlier