Its Base Set card is one of the most iconic cards in the TCG and for good reason
In this article I will give my opinion on this subject, and I will also take the opportunity to talk about the deck I am currently playing the most, Wet Mewtwo & Mew- GX (aka Moist2 or Wet/Water Mew3 Box)
I suggest you start with Standard and not Historic
Because nearly every competitive strategy relies on these mechanics, Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring has become a core inclusion in many of the best Yu-Gi-Oh
That's why Sapphire & Steel is more accessible than Emerald and Ruby, but still requires greater finesse than Amber & Amethyst does
Normally I'd run Rampant Growth, Farseek, Cultivate, and Kodama's Reach, along with Chromatic Lantern to help with color fixing