How to beat: Collect every One-Star, Two-Star and Three-Star Shiny Card in the Mega Shine expansion: Scyther, Pineco, Phantump, Trevenant, Charmander, Charmeleon, Ponyta, Rapidash, Slowpoke, Pikachu, Raichu, Electrike, Hawlucha, Gastly, Haunter, Zorua, Zoroark, Forretress, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus, Mega Charizard X, Mega Slowbro X, Mega Manectric X, Mega Gengar X, Mega Scizor X, and Immersive Shiny Mew
Instant-speed pump spells are almost always the better option, as you can surprise your opponent during combat if they decide to declare blockers
The casting cost is rough, theres no enters-the-battlefield ability, the attack trigger is not a may ability, and it has an inherent amount of randomness involved that makes me wary about using it in any sort of competitive context
You can find older, unopened booster boxes, but expect to pay more than current releases
Unless otherwise stated by an individual card, of course
This card also has the added bonus of allowing the player to draw more cards during their turn