Its a particularly cruel version of control, but delightfully effective
If youre playing for ante , you cut her deck while she cuts yours, and you both turn over the top cards of each others decks and set them aside as the ante cards
Mechanics like myriad and encore get better with it
Sacred Cat on Turn 1 into Nef-Crop Entangler on Turn 2 into Solemn Recruit on Turn 3 into Goldnight Castigator on Turn 4 gives us a 10/10 flying, double strike, lifelink, trample, hasty Majestic Myriarch on Turn 5, which is more or less guaranteed to close out the game in just one attack
Conclusion Whether for nostalgia, play, or investment, Pokmon trading cards continue to be a dynamic and exciting part of the collectibles market
1 Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni