These Legendary cards - the Zapdos is different from the one you start with if you pick Charmander, by the way - are not unlocked through microtransactions or by spending in-game currency on booster packs with a tiny drop rate, however, theyre just unlocked by battling the Grand Masters
The main difference is that, unlike Snappy, you cant cast it in response to something and counter a spell right away
If you have three energy counters, give yourself another
The Phasing of Zhalfir is such a good blue "boardwipe", especially since you can choose to protect one or two of your creatures before the third chapter goes off, or you can immediately skip to the third chapter if you really need the boardwipe to happen the turn you cast it
Protective Sleeves That Hold Cards Individually To Protect Them From Scratches
Rating: 2/5 Fairy Godmother - Here to Help The stat line on this card seems better suited for Amber or Sapphire