Pros: Longest operating history in the space (since 1997) Excellent packaging orders consistently arrive in perfect condition Hard-to-find vintage and rare items available Cons: Prices are higher than budget competitors US tariff (15%) not included in listed prices added at delivery Best for: Collectors seeking rare, vintage, or hard-to-find Japanese Pokemon products from a shop with decades of proven reliability
Stain-resistant surface makes it easy to clean and maintain
Your creatures are generally better in the long run, so using something like Scavenging Ooze or Bonecrusher Giant to block and clean up the board can put you way ahead
Raichu has enough strength to take down problematic Pokemon like Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos
Powerful black commanders like Vito, Gisa, and Ayara maximize life-gain effects, zombie hordes, and aristocrat strategies
My list plays into the success of Control (LO) decks in this format