Also, remember that Cruel Entertainments controller can be one of the spell's targets, even if it isnt as funny that way
1) Against Venusaur, it hits Psydrive, takes one Giant Bloom, and KOs for the win, 2) Against Charizard, it should ideally force Moltres out or OHKO it, and then take out any of the Char family before Crimson Storm is all set, and 3) Blastoise needs at least 2 Extra Energy to KO Mewtwo EX with Hydro Bazooka, but thats too reliant on Misty
It makes sense to pay for professional card grading when your cards are in near mint-mint condition, with only very minor imperfections and you want to maximize the long term resale value of your card
Great guide
Alternatively, if you're at two life after removing the second lore counter, you may choose to attack to try and force a trade, knowing you're dead to the creatures third chapter next turn
To see some early Magic attempts at tug-of-war, look at cards like Flailing Soldier, Chaos Lord, Wild Dogs, Wild Mammoth, and Drooling Ogre