This is easier once you have something like Panharmonicon, Yarok, the Desecrated, or just clones of Reaper King from Helm of the Host that allows you to remove multiple permanents with each scarecrow you play
All versions of this Blastoise card were printed as test prints by Cartamundi for Wizards of the Coast as examples to show Nintendo before starting the English Pokemon CCG printing process en masse
For comparison, thats more than Star Wars, Spongebob, and James Bond combined
Perhaps the thing that makes this illustration ridiculous is that most Pokemon card artists often emphasize the featured Pokemon at the center of the artwork, but its not the same case for this well-played and drawn Sudowoodo card
Beloved Pokmon, quality artwork, strong community reception, and characteristics that historically drive long-term value
The conundrum posed by pfm is definitely a nice one