Many cards break into the 3-figures if they're not printed enough, like Power Artifact, and its not uncommon to get into 4, 5, and even 6-figure price ranges for the ultra-rare
(2021-03-19) If multiple sources would deal damage to an affected target at once, that target or that target's controller chooses which source's damage to prevent for each "shield." (2021-03-19) If multiple replacement effects apply to a player or permanent being dealt damage, that player or the controller of that permanent chooses the order to apply them, not the controller of the source of damage
Venusaur's card in the set sells for around $100, but those who simply want to own it can get it for as low as $15 in a damaged state
I prefer Book of Moon over Enemy Controller (as I believe many others do)
The mechanics obviously follow
If the blue player in your playgroup wont let you be a Timmy and just play your big beefy boys, you can at least replace them