There is a well-known saying among Pokmon TCG Pocket players that EX cards obtained as exclusive Promos from events are never meta-relevant
With the exhilarating power of Mega Venusaur-EX, Mega Charizard-EX, and Mega Blastoise-EX, plus some wild surprises like Dragonite-EX, Ninetales BREAK, Machamp BREAK, and Mega Slowbro-EX, the classic hard-battling Pokmon and old-school Trainers are reinvented for a new generation
Such cards arent super-common, but they do exist, and they represent a welcome expansion on the established typal formula
However, due to the nature of forced discarding, there is a risk that cards that should contribute to picking up discarded cards, such as rummaging through trash piles or improvising, or cards that play a key role in the setting are discarded, which may actually hinder operations
Whether you prefer the familiarity of English cards or the authenticity and exclusivity of Japanese cards, being aware of these distinctions helps you make informed choices for your collection
Sword of Light and Shadow can recur just with combat damage to a player