During your Main Phase, if you control a face-up non-Effect Monster: You can banish this card from your GY
All told, Irida is going to be an invaluable inclusion in many water-type decks in the new Standard format
Its possible to run a suit of Heroic monsters to supplement Thousand Blades first effect, but in almost every instance I would consider that pointless
This card works very well with the Zoroark card from this set, and makes this line be able to do a limitless amount of damage for only one energy card when using Foul Play on this card, and up to 160 damage per turn when using Mind Jack, so if you're building a darkness type deck and need some power, definitely consider this line in your deck
It brings back a cheap permanent as it enters and then exiles cards for you to play whenever it taps including when it attacks
Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, learning to play Gold Pride can take your game to the next level