Instead of just drawing a random card, this mechanic allows you to control what you get
It's "just" a one-for-one, but if you either drew more Lands than your opponent or they just had a light draw, it could result in some un-fun non-games, especially in an era with less friendly mulligan rules
The color, attractiveness, and themed decals of this style Pokemon machine are worth the extra money and generate excitement so grab 'em while you can
Playing some three-color balance with green is most likely the best way to make this into a winning archetype
Between the crisp white background which remains simple and stylish while allowing the Pokemon themselves to stand out and the charming pastel stars which are reminiscent of the sparkle Shiny Pokemon have in the games, these cards gain so much from being so simple
It can also be used together with Barbarian Class in red-blue decks alongside Delina, Wild Mage, where the dice roll effect can be stacked, so your chances of high-rolling will be increased