The two cards are inspired by the Goldenrod Game Corner from Pokmon Gold and Silvers region of Johto, and trigger luck-based effects when used
When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle and sends it to the GY: You can Special Summon that monster to your zone a Link Monster points to, but negate its effects
Meanwhile, other concepts like Evolution and Retreat Cost did not exist on these cards
Earthbend is a solid mechanic for Limited, and it gives us something to do with our lands in the late game, not to mention the synergies with +1/+1 counters
The problem with Raticate is that it's a Stage 1 Pokmon that requires some setup to even get on the field, and then it doesn't even do that much
Bronze Pikachu No.3 Trainer Trophy This card was the first Pokemon tournament card held at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall in Chiba, Japan in 1997