From a competitive standpoint, Rocket's Scyther was a legitimate force in the early metagame, earning its place in tournament-level decks through a combination of efficient attacks, solid HP for a basic Pokemon, and the versatility to fit into a variety of strategies
Vivid color and highly detailed artwork
Could also be considered the Thick variation but since the Thin variation is so niche, the Thick ones are just viewed as the Standard
Before the Diamond & Pearl series, any card that was not a Pokmon or Energy was considered a Trainer card
Springjack Shepherd: She doesn't care about the apocalypse, she just wants to make sure her people have enough food to sustain themselves
Its nothing to be proud of, but the game affords all manner of ways for cards to return from this ignominy