Just like everyone else, I thought the ability would be some kind of drawback when I first read the card, but no, its just a creature that synergizes perfectly with what Golgari and Dimir are trying to do in the set
Unlike traditional legendaries that often loom large as final bosses, Cobalion's role is more nuanced, often serving as a guide or mentor figure in the lore, emphasizing its role in maintaining balance and peace within the Pokmon world
While Alpha God packs might be nothing more than a rumor, there definitly were a handful Beta starters with Alpha cards
Card Set(s) -TWO LEGENDS- [OP-08] CARD VIEW OP08-003 | C | CHARACTER Twenty Doctors Attribute Wisdom Block icon 2 Effect [Blocker] (After your opponent declares an attack, you may rest this card to make it the new target of the attack.) Card Set(s) -TWO LEGENDS- [OP-08] CARD VIEW OP08-004 | C | CHARACTER Kuromarimo Attribute Strike Block icon 2 Effect [On Play] If you have [Chess], K type Character card with 4000 power or less rested
With only 18 PSA 10s on the pop report, this is also one of those vintage cards that has a low pop report because it comes from a promo set, and it sells well because of it, with PSA 9 sales over $800 in June
It pairs naturally with fetch lands or land tutors such as Land Tax, ensuring constant triggers
